2.3.1.5. Order of arguments of ditransitive verbs

In ditransitive verbs [Syntax - 2.1.1.1.] the indirect object is usually placed before the direct object.

 

child mother money take

โ€˜The child took the money from his/her mother.โ€™

(Dikyuva et al. 2017: 213; ex. 5.12)

 

child grandfather letter send

โ€˜The child sent a letter to the grandfather.โ€™

(Dikyuva et al. 2017: 213; ex. 5.13)