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Originally Posted by Lenka  By the way, what is the difference between a middle and an ergative verb? |
In English,
Ergative: This vase broke.
Who or what broke the vase isn't important. What's important is the vase didn't break by itself. It required something or someone to break it.
Middle: This vase breaks easily. <
actually, not 'Middle' (although that term is used), but mediopassive>
Who or what broke the vase isn't important. What's important is the vase is easily breakable.
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