Вечірка весела.

the party

Breakdown of Вечірка весела.

• веселий: fun

Questions & Answers about Вечірка весела.

What does Вечірка mean in English?

Вечірка is a noun that translates to party (often implying an evening gathering), so it refers to a social event.

Why is there no explicit linking verb like is in the sentence Вечірка весела?

In Ukrainian, the present tense form of the verb to be is usually omitted. The sentence Вечірка весела simply states that the party is fun, with the linking verb understood rather than spoken.

How does the adjective весела agree with the noun Вечірка in this sentence?

The adjective весела is in the feminine singular nominative form, which correctly agrees with Вечірка since it is a feminine noun in the nominative case. Such agreement is essential in Ukrainian grammar.

Can the word order in Ukrainian be flexible, and what does the positioning of весела after Вечірка imply?

Yes, Ukrainian word order is quite flexible due to its inflectional nature. In this sentence, the standard subject–predicate order is followed. Placing весела after Вечірка presents a straightforward descriptive statement, though variations in word order can be used for emphasis or stylistic purposes.

Are there other forms of весела when describing different nouns?

Absolutely. Весела is the feminine singular form. For different genders or numbers, the adjective changes: use веселий for masculine, веселе for neuter, and веселі for plural subjects. This ensures adjectives agree with the noun they modify.

What should I keep in mind about pronunciation for Вечірка весела?

Since Ukrainian is largely phonetic, most letters are pronounced as written. Pay special attention to vowel sounds and the softening of some consonants. Listening to native speakers and practicing the sounds will help you master the pronunciation of both Вечірка and весела.