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What does the verb сидить mean, and which tense and person is it in?
сидить translates to “sits” in English. It is the third person singular, present tense form of the verb сидіти (to sit), indicating that Peter is currently in a sitting state.
Why is будинку used instead of будинок when expressing “in the house”?
In Ukrainian, the preposition в (meaning “in”) requires the noun to be in the locative case when denoting location. Будинку is the locative form of будинок, correctly showing that the action happens inside the house.
What role does the preposition в play in this sentence?
The preposition в indicates location. It shows that Peter’s sitting action is taking place inside the house, and it triggers the use of the locative case for the noun that follows.
How is the subject Петро treated in this sentence?
Петро is the subject of the sentence and is in the nominative case. Ukrainian proper names typically appear in the nominative without alteration, clearly marking who is performing the action.
Why are there no articles (like “the” or “a”) used in this Ukrainian sentence?
Ukrainian, like many Slavic languages, does not have articles. Nouns are used without additional articles such as “the” or “a,” so the sentence naturally omits them while still conveying the intended meaning.
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