Петро йде до кінотеатру.

Petro goes to the cinema.

Breakdown of Петро йде до кінотеатру.

• Петро: Petro
• йти: to go
• до: to
• кінотеатр: the cinema

Questions & Answers about Петро йде до кінотеатру.

What does the verb йде mean, and why is it used in this sentence?

Йде is the third person singular present tense form of the verb йти, which means “to go” (usually on foot). It shows that Petro is in the process of moving toward his destination. The form is chosen because Петро is a singular subject.

Why is the preposition до used here and what case does it require for the noun that follows?

The preposition до indicates movement toward a destination. In Ukrainian, до governs the genitive case, which is why кінотеатру appears in its genitive form. This construction tells us the direction of Petro’s movement—toward the cinema.

What role does Петро play in this sentence, and what case is he in?

Петро is the subject of the sentence, the person performing the action. As a proper noun naming an individual, it is used in the nominative case, which is standard for subjects in Ukrainian sentences.

How is the verb йти conjugated in the present tense, and why is йде the correct form here?

The verb йти (to go) conjugates in the present tense as follows: я йду, ти йдеш, він/вона/воно йде, ми йдемо, ви йдете, вони йдуть. In the sentence, since Петро is a third person singular subject, йде is used.

Could one say в кінотеатр instead of до кінотеатру? What is the difference between these prepositions?

While both phrases refer to moving toward a cinema, there is a nuance in meaning. В кінотеатр (using the preposition в) implies entering the cinema, focusing on the act of going inside. In contrast, до кінотеатру (using до) emphasizes reaching or moving toward the vicinity of the cinema without necessarily implying entry.

How should the word йде be pronounced, and what should learners pay attention to?

The word йде is pronounced roughly as "y-deh", with the initial sound й resembling the English y in yes. Paying attention to this sound helps avoid confusion with similar-sounding words and ensures correct pronunciation in conversation.