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Questions & Answers about Здоров'я – найдорожче, що маємо.
What does the dash (–) signify in this sentence?
In Ukrainian, the linking verb (equivalent to is in English) is often omitted in the present tense. The dash here replaces that omitted verb, directly connecting the subject (Здоров'я) with the predicate (найдорожче, що маємо) to express the idea that health is the most valuable thing we have.
How is the superlative adjective найдорожче formed and what does it imply?
The superlative is formed by adding the prefix най- to the base adjective. In this case, найдорожче means the most dear or most valuable. This construction emphasizes that among all things we have, health holds the highest value.
What role does the relative pronoun що play in the sentence?
The word що introduces a relative clause that defines or specifies the predicate. In найдорожче, що маємо, the clause що маємо translates to that we have, clarifying what is being described as the most valuable.
Why is the subject ми not explicitly mentioned in the clause що маємо?