Preposition “of” or “to”: “a challenge of/to modern Europe”
I am wondering which one is correct:
- "Secessionism as a challenge of modern Europe"
- "Secessionism as a challenge to modern Europe"
Thank you! :)
word-choice prepositions
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.6k668120
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
New contributor
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
add a comment |
I am wondering which one is correct:
- "Secessionism as a challenge of modern Europe"
- "Secessionism as a challenge to modern Europe"
Thank you! :)
word-choice prepositions
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.6k668120
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
New contributor
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
2 days ago
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
add a comment |
I am wondering which one is correct:
- "Secessionism as a challenge of modern Europe"
- "Secessionism as a challenge to modern Europe"
Thank you! :)
word-choice prepositions
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.6k668120
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
New contributor
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
I am wondering which one is correct:
- "Secessionism as a challenge of modern Europe"
- "Secessionism as a challenge to modern Europe"
Thank you! :)
word-choice prepositions
word-choice prepositions
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.6k668120
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
New contributor
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.6k668120
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
New contributor
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.6k668120
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.6k668120
edited Mar 28 at 18:24
Laurel
34.6k668120
34.6k668120
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
New contributor
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
asked Mar 28 at 17:55
MikiMiki
161
161
New contributor
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
New contributor
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
Miki is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
2 days ago
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
add a comment |
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
2 days ago
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
2 days ago
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
2 days ago
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
add a comment |
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9902516
add a comment |
Your Answer
StackExchange.ready(function() {
var channelOptions = {
tags: "".split(" "),
id: "97"
};
initTagRenderer("".split(" "), "".split(" "), channelOptions);
StackExchange.using("externalEditor", function() {
// Have to fire editor after snippets, if snippets enabled
if (StackExchange.settings.snippets.snippetsEnabled) {
StackExchange.using("snippets", function() {
createEditor();
});
}
else {
createEditor();
}
});
function createEditor() {
StackExchange.prepareEditor({
heartbeatType: 'answer',
autoActivateHeartbeat: false,
convertImagesToLinks: false,
noModals: true,
showLowRepImageUploadWarning: true,
reputationToPostImages: null,
bindNavPrevention: true,
postfix: "",
imageUploader: {
brandingHtml: "Powered by u003ca class="icon-imgur-white" href="https://imgur.com/"u003eu003c/au003e",
contentPolicyHtml: "User contributions licensed under u003ca href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/"u003ecc by-sa 3.0 with attribution requiredu003c/au003e u003ca href="https://stackoverflow.com/legal/content-policy"u003e(content policy)u003c/au003e",
allowUrls: true
},
noCode: true, onDemand: true,
discardSelector: ".discard-answer"
,immediatelyShowMarkdownHelp:true
});
}
});
Miki is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fenglish.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f491755%2fpreposition-of-or-to-a-challenge-of-to-modern-europe%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9902516
add a comment |
Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9902516
add a comment |
Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9902516
Both phrases are possible.
The choice depends on the actual context.
Look at the entry from Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/challenge):
challenge
1: a stimulating task or problem
// looking for new challenges
(In this case we can use of to show the possession of the problem)
2: a calling to account or into question
: PROTEST
a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds
(In this case we use to to show the direction of the process)
Compare two examples from Reverso.context.net:
"Notwithstanding those efforts, the challenge of achieving sustainability remains".
"The situation presents a challenge to the international community, which must find effective means to combat that menace".
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9902516
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9902516
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9902516
answered 2 days ago
user307254user307254
3,9902516
3,9902516
add a comment |
add a comment |
Miki is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Miki is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Miki is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Miki is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Thanks for contributing an answer to English Language & Usage Stack Exchange!
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fenglish.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f491755%2fpreposition-of-or-to-a-challenge-of-to-modern-europe%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Depending on the intended meaning, either could be fine.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago
@Jason Ok, but which version sounds better to native speakers? The meaning is to see are such actions a political threat for Europe.
– Miki
2 days ago
Again, context is required. But even with that it's likely a subjective answer—unless you can find a phrase that Google Books Ngrams Viewer tracks and you will accept as being more common.
– Jason Bassford
2 days ago