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Questions & Answers about Я люблю тишу.
What does each word in Я люблю тишу mean?
- Я means I (subject pronoun).
- Люблю is the first person singular present form of the verb любити, meaning to love.
- Тишу is the direct object, the accusative singular form of the noun тиша, which means silence.
Why is тишу used instead of тиша?
In Ukrainian, the direct object takes the accusative case. For feminine nouns like тиша, the accusative singular form changes its ending from -а (nominative) to -у (accusative). This explains why тишу is used.
What is the infinitive form of the verb люблю?
The infinitive form is любити, which means to love. Люблю is the conjugated form for the first person singular.
Is the word order in Я люблю тишу similar to English?
Yes, the sentence follows a Subject-Verb-Object structure similar to English. Я (subject) + люблю (verb) + тишу (object) corresponds directly to I love silence.
Do I always have to include the subject pronoun Я in Ukrainian sentences?
Not necessarily. Ukrainian verbs are conjugated to indicate the subject, so subject pronouns are often omitted. However, including Я can add clarity or emphasis, as seen in this sentence.
What information does the -у ending in тишу provide?
The ending -у signals that the noun is in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of the sentence. It also marks тиша as a singular feminine noun.