Learn Hardcore Ukrainian: Моя ручка синя.

In Ukrainian, the present tense often omits the linking verb. The predicate adjective синя directly follows the subject, effectively conveying the state of being without needing an explicit is.

Why is the adjective for blue written as синя instead of a masculine or neuter form like синій or синє?

The noun ручка is feminine, so all adjectives referring to it must agree in gender. Синя is the feminine form of the adjective meaning blue, ensuring proper grammatical agreement.

How does the possessive pronoun Моя agree with the noun ручка in this sentence?

Моя is the feminine singular form of the possessive pronoun for my. Since ручка is a feminine noun, Моя correctly matches in gender and number.

Is the word order in "Моя ручка синя" fixed, or can it be rearranged for emphasis?

Ukrainian word order is quite flexible. Although "Моя ручка синя" is a standard construction for stating a fact, rearrangements are possible to emphasize certain components of the sentence. However, any rearrangement must preserve grammatical agreement.

Does "Моя ручка синя" imply a permanent characteristic of the pen, or could it indicate a temporary state?

The sentence is a simple descriptive statement that the pen is blue. Without additional contextual clues, it does not specify whether the blueness is permanent or temporary—it merely states a characteristic of the pen.