Word
Новая мочалка мягче старой, поэтому дочка больше не жалуется.
Meaning
The new washcloth is softer than the old one, so my daughter is no longer complaining.
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Breakdown of Новая мочалка мягче старой, поэтому дочка больше не жалуется.
новый
new
старый
old
поэтому
so
дочка
the daughter
Questions & Answers about Новая мочалка мягче старой, поэтому дочка больше не жалуется.
Why is it новая and not новый?
Because мочалка is a feminine noun, and adjectives must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.
- мочалка = feminine singular
- so новая мочалка = new washcloth / new sponge
Compare:
- новый стол = a new table
- новая мочалка = a new washcloth
- новое полотенце = a new towel
What exactly does мочалка mean?
Мочалка usually means a bath sponge, washcloth, loofah, or something used for washing the body in the bath or shower.
The exact English translation depends on context, because English divides this idea into several words, while Russian often uses мочалка more broadly.
It is a common everyday word and it is feminine:
- эта мочалка
- новая мочалка
Why is it мягче? Where does that form come from?