O jardim

• By: Tiago Bettencourt

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Grammar:

• Deixa-me entrar no jardim

  ➔ Imperative with pronoun attachment

  ➔ The phrase 'Deixa-me' combines the verb 'deixar' (to allow/let) in the imperative form with the attached pronoun 'me' (me), expressing a polite command or request to let someone do something.

• Quero-te regar minha flor

  ➔ Verb + direct object pronoun attachment

  ➔ The phrase 'Quero-te' combines the verb 'querer' (to want) with the attached direct object pronoun 'te' (you), showing that the subject desires or wishes to do something for or to the person.

• Não vês que é de nós o jardim que nos fez

  ➔ Subordinate clause with relative pronoun (que)

  ➔ The phrase 'que é de nós o jardim que nos fez' is a relative clause introduced by 'que', providing additional information about 'o jardim' and expressing possessiveness and origin.

• Ah olha, que este rio faz crescer

  ➔ Exclamatory phrase with a relative clause

  ➔ The interjection 'Ah olha' introduces an exclamatory remark, and the phrase 'que este rio faz crescer' includes a relative clause describing the river's effect, with 'que' linking to the subject.

• Porque é meu

  ➔ Adjective + possessive pronoun

  ➔ 'Porque é meu' combines the possessive pronoun 'meu' (my) with the verb 'é' (is), emphasizing ownership or personal connection to the subject.