Questions & Answers about Такой вкусный торт стоит дорого.
What is the function of такой in this sentence, and how does it differ from очень?
такой is an intensifier meaning “such” or “so,” emphasising the adjective that follows.
- такой вкусный торт = “such a delicious cake” (stress on how delicious it is)
- очень вкусный торт = “a very delicious cake” (simple degree)
Why is вкусный in the masculine nominative singular form?
Because it modifies торт, which is a masculine noun in the nominative case (the subject). Adjectives in Russian agree with their noun’s gender, number, and case.
Why is торт in the nominative case here?
Торт is the subject of the sentence performing the action “costs.” In Russian, subjects normally appear in the nominative case.
What does the verb стоит mean in this context, and why is it used instead of продаётся or покупается?
Стоит comes from стоить (“to cost”). It expresses price: “to cost [amount].”
- продаётся = “is sold”
- покупается = “is bought”
Using those would change the meaning from “what the cake costs” to “what happens to the cake (selling/buying).”