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subj

subj

9.9
A short form for the verb form used to show wishes or imagined situations
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : subjuntivo
  • In the grammar textbook, subj is used to indicate the subjunctive mood in example sentences.

Examples

  • You will often see subj in language guides when discussing hypothetical statements.

  • The teacher wrote subj on the board to remind students about the correct verb form.

  • The subj is crucial for understanding complex sentences.

  • The teacher explained the subj mood in detail.

  • In the grammar textbook, subj is used to indicate the subjunctive mood in example sentences.

  • The teacher wrote subj on the board to remind students about the correct verb form.

  • You will often see subj in language guides when discussing hypothetical statements.

Synonyms

subjunctive
vssubj
  • Specialized
5 8.6

Relating to a verb mood that shows wishes, suggestions, demands, or imagined situations

is an abbreviation used for that term
subjunctive mood
vssubj
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A verb form used to show wishes, suggestions, demands or unreal situations

is the abbreviated form used for that grammatical mood

Surface Forms

subj singular
subjs plural

Etymology

Subj is a short form of subjunctive, the verb mood for 'wishes', 'doubts' or 'what might be'. So in grammar subj shows that the sentence uses a verb to express a wish or a hypothetical idea.