Alternation ‘Reciprocal Alternation’ (Coded)

This alternation involves a simple verb and a corresponding verb with an -st suffix, which originates in the reflexive pronoun sik (which first became -sk and then later -st in the history of Icelandic). When occurring in the Reciprocal Alternation, there is a meaning of reciprocity involved.

Verb Meaning Verb form Basic coding frame Derived coding frame Occurs Comment # Ex.