What is verb pattern?

A verb pattern refers to the way verbs are used and constructed within sentences, particularly in relation to their complements and structures.

In English, common verb patterns include the use of the base form (e.g., "I want to go"), the gerund form (e.g., "I enjoy swimming"), and patterns that require an object (e.g., "I gave him a book").

In French, typical verb patterns involve different conjunctions such as "infinitive + de" or "infinitive + à," as in "j'ai décidé de partir" (I decided to leave) and "je me suis mis à chanter" (I started singing).

Spanish verb patterns often involve verbs followed by infinitives, like "quiero comer" (I want to eat), or prepositions such as "antes de" (before) in "antes de salir" (before leaving).

In German, verb patterns can include separable-prefix verbs, where the prefix moves to the end in simple tenses, as in "Ich stehe früh auf" (I get up early), or verbs followed by specific prepositions, like "sich freuen auf" (to look forward to), used in "Ich freue mich auf das Wochenende" (I look forward to the weekend).

Each language presents unique verb patterns that are essential for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.