What does the debitive mood express, as in the sentence Man jāiet?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. necessity or obligation
- Step 1: The debitive is formed with the prefix jā- and the verb stem. Step 2. Man jāiet means I have to go, with the person in the dative. Answer: necessity or obligation. Why not the others: A wish, a past action and a question use other forms.
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