action verb in German
action verb in German is Handlungsverb — action verb means a verb that expresses something a subject does, either physically or mentally, such as run, throw, decide or imagine.
action verb in German
Handlungsverb
A word that expresses action and tells what the subject of a sentence does.
What does "action verb" mean?
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noun A verb that expresses something a subject does, either physically or mentally, such as run, throw, decide or imagine.
"Circle every action verb in the paragraph and underline the linking verbs."
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noun A forceful verb used at the start of a CV bullet point to describe an achievement.
"Every bullet on the résumé should open with an action verb like managed, launched or negotiated."
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action verb in a sentence
- Circle every action verb in the paragraph and underline the linking verbs.
- Swap weak phrases for a strong action verb: 'led' beats 'was responsible for'.
- Every bullet on the résumé should open with an action verb like managed, launched or negotiated.
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What is "action verb" in German?
"action verb" in German is Handlungsverb. action verb means: A verb that expresses something a subject does, either physically or mentally, such as run, throw, decide or imagine.
How do you use "action verb" in a sentence?
Example: "Circle every action verb in the paragraph and underline the linking verbs." In German, "action verb" is Handlungsverb.
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