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В этом магазине продаются как свежие овощи, так и фрукты.
Meaning
In this store, both fresh vegetables and fruits are sold.
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Breakdown of В этом магазине продаются как свежие овощи, так и фрукты.
в
in
магазин
the store
свежий
fresh
овощ
the vegetable
Questions & Answers about В этом магазине продаются как свежие овощи, так и фрукты.
What is the English translation of the sentence В этом магазине продаются как свежие овощи, так и фрукты.?
It translates to "In this store, both fresh vegetables and fruits are sold."
What role does the structure "как ... так и ..." play in the sentence?
This construction is used to include and emphasize two items. It means "both ... and ..." and indicates that the store sells both fresh vegetables and fruits.
Why is the verb "продаются" in the reflexive form, and what does that imply?
The verb "продаются" is in a reflexive form to express a passive meaning. It implies that the items (vegetables and fruits) are sold in the store, without stressing an explicit subject who is doing the selling.
How do adjectives like "свежие" agree with their nouns in this sentence?
In Russian, adjectives must agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. Here, "свежие" is in the plural nominative form to match "овощи," which is also plural and in the nominative case.
Which case is used in the phrase "В этом магазине" and what function does it serve?