Я можу бігати.

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Breakdown of Я можу бігати.

• бігати: to run
• могти: to be able

Questions & Answers about Я можу бігати.

What does Я можу бігати. mean in English?

It translates to "I can run." The sentence uses the modal verb можу to express ability, and the infinitive бігати means "to run."

Why is the main verb бігати in its infinitive form instead of being conjugated?

In Ukrainian, modal verbs such as можу are typically followed by an infinitive. This structure clearly shows that the subject has the capacity or possibility to perform the action, without specifying a particular instance.

What is the difference between бігати and the verb form бігти?

Бігати is the imperfective form, which conveys a habitual or general ability to run. In contrast, бігти is often used for a specific, one-time instance of running. In the sentence Я можу бігати., the imperfective form emphasizes that running is something you can do regularly or in general.

What role does the word можу play in this sentence?

Можу is the first-person singular present tense of the modal verb могти, meaning "to be able." It agrees with the subject Я and indicates that the speaker has the ability to perform the action expressed by бігати.

Is the sentence structure common in Ukrainian?