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In Ukrainian, the verb бути (to be) is usually omitted in the present tense.
So instead of saying the full equivalent of A side effect is not a contraindication, Ukrainian normally says:
Побічний ефект — не протипоказання.
The dash helps show the relationship between the two parts, especially in formal or written style.
A fuller version is possible:
Побічний ефект не є протипоказанням.
That means the same thing, but it sounds more explicit and somewhat more formal or emphatic.
Both are in the nominative case here.
This is common in simple identification/equation sentences like:
- Київ — столиця України.
- Це — проблема.
- Побічний ефект — не протипоказання.
So:
- побічний ефект = nominative singular
- протипоказання = nominative singular
In a version with є, the second noun is often put in the instrumental:
- Побічний ефект не є протипоказанням.
That is why learners often see both patterns.