Thread: покрывать собой

In other words, in this sentence, if one aims to apply the verb in an accurate way, one not only needs the accusative, but the instrumental as well (Чем покрвывает ... ?). The answer would be собой.

Makes sense now. Interesting case. Thx for further explanations.

Originally Posted by Cumulus

In other words, in this sentence, if one aims to apply the verb in an accurate way, one not only needs the accusative, but the instrumental as well

"Собой" is not required. It's optional provided that it is correct. I think we only can use "собой" if "покрывает" means that something lays on something else and covers it. In the example sentence it has a slightly different meaning. It means that something is spread over all area.

Aight, I'll bear in mind that it remains optional under certain circumstances. Thx.