Breakdown of La vojaĝo kun amikoj estas amuza.
esti
to be
amiko
the friend
kun
with
vojaĝo
the journey
amuza
fun
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Questions & Answers about La vojaĝo kun amikoj estas amuza.
Why is la used before vojaĝo?
In Esperanto, la is the definite article, much like "the" in English. It indicates that we're referring to a specific journey rather than any journey in general.
Why does vojaĝo end in -o?
Nouns in Esperanto typically end in -o, which indicates they belong to the noun category. This helps learners immediately identify words that function as nouns in a sentence.
How does kun work in this sentence?
Kun means "with" in Esperanto. It shows the relationship of traveling in the company of someone or something—here, traveling with friends.
Why is amuza not changed to a plural form?
Because it describes la vojaĝo—a singular noun. In Esperanto, an adjective agrees in number with its noun, so if the noun is singular, the adjective remains singular, ending in -a. If the noun were plural, like la vojaĝoj, then you would see amuzaj with a final -j.