279. Some transitive verbs have English meanings which do not differ in
form from the "intransitive" English verbs to which they are related
(conversely to the use explained in 275). In Esperanto the suffix
"-igx-" (232), or a different root, must be used when an intransitive
meaning is desired. Following are the more common verbs of this
character, together with examples of the intransitive use of several of
them:
balanci = to balance. renversi = to upset, to overturn.
etendi = to extend, to expand. rompi = to break.
fermi = to close, to shut. ruli = to roll, (wheel, ball, etc.).
fini = to end, to finish. skui = to shake.
fleksi = to bend, to flex. strecxi = to stretch.
hejti = to heat. svingi = to swing.
klini = to incline, to bend. sxanceli = to cause to vacillate.
kolekti = to gather, to collect. sxangxi = to change.
komenci = to begin, to commence. sxiri = to tear.
mezuri = to measure. turni = to turn.
montri = to show. veki = to wake.
movi = to move. versxi = to pour.
pasxti = to pasture, to feed. volvi = to roll (around something).
La laboro nun finigxas, the work is now coming to an end.
La glavo fleksigxis, the sword bent.
La folioj disvolvigxas, the leaves unroll (develop).
Cxiu kutimo sxangxigxos, every custom will change.
La vintro jam komencigxas, the winter is already beginning.
Mi vekigxos je la sesa, I shall awake at six (o'clock).
La montrilo sxanceligxis, the indicator trembled (vacillated).
Vasta ebenajxo etendigxis antaux li,
a vast plain extended before him.