Active–stative language

Okay, kiddo let's talk about active-stative languages. Some languages, like English, often use words called "verbs" to show what someone or something is doing. We say "I run" or "She jumps" to show actions people are doing. But in active-stative languages, instead of using verbs to show actions, they use different forms of the verb depending on whether the action is active (being done by the subject) or stative (describing a state or condition of the subject).

Let me explain this with an example. In the language Navajo, the verb "to be" changes depending on whether the subject is active or stative. If we say "I am happy," we use one form of the verb. But if we say "The table is sturdy," we use a different form of the verb. That's because "happy" is a state or condition of the subject (me) and "sturdy" is a state of the object (the table).

In active-stative languages, it's important to use the correct form of the verb to make sure we're accurately describing what's happening. It's like a secret code that people who speak the language need to understand to communicate effectively.