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> English has "to be born". You could argue that it's passive (the active is "to bear"), but it's not how the word is used. Can you please explain? I don't see
by andrewshadura 4y ago
> English has "to be born". You could argue that it's passive (the active is "to bear"), but it's not how the word is used.
Can you please explain? I don't see this verb being used in active voice almost at all.
- bradrn 4y agoIt’s somewhat archaic, but you do see people ‘bearing a child’ on occasion.
- andrewshadura 4y agoYes, but in most common usage it's in passive voice, but the comment I'm replying to suggests otherwise.
- pjc50 4y agohttps://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/borne-vs-born-difference-usage-spelling https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/borne-vs-born-... - it's rather complicated.
- mrkeen 4y ago> I don't see this verb being used in active voice Yes, passive voice, but active meaning. Which was why I was suggesting it was deponent. "He was born; he lived; he died" <- Three clauses describing what he (actively) did. If it were active voice: "His mother bore him".