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Questions & Answers about Мій брат їде на велосипеді.
What does the verb їде signify in this sentence?
Їде is the third person singular form of the verb їхати, which means "to go" or "to ride" (typically by some vehicle). In this context, it shows that the subject is moving by riding a bicycle, as opposed to walking.
Why is the preposition на used before велосипеді?
In Ukrainian, the preposition на is used with the locative case to indicate the means of transportation. Here, на велосипеді translates to "by/on a bicycle," which specifies the method of travel.
What grammatical case is велосипеді, and why is it used here?
Велосипеді is in the locative case. This case is employed after certain prepositions—like на—to denote location or the instrument/vehicle used for the action. In this sentence, it marks the bicycle as the means of transportation.
How does the verb їде differ from other Ukrainian movement verbs such as йде?
The verb їде comes from їхати, which is used for traveling by vehicle or when not moving on foot. In contrast, йде (from йти) is used for walking. This distinction helps indicate the mode of movement in Ukrainian.
Does the possessive adjective мій agree with the noun брат in gender and case?
Yes, it does. Мій is the masculine singular nominative form of the possessive adjective, matching with брат (brother), which is also masculine singular in the nominative case.