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Questions & Answers about Квітень гарний і сонячний.
Why is there no explicit linking verb (like is) in the sentence Квітень гарний і сонячний?
In Ukrainian, the present tense usually omits the linking verb. This means that when describing the subject, adjectives can directly follow it without needing an extra verb such as is. The sentence therefore efficiently conveys the idea “April is beautiful and sunny.”
How do the adjectives гарний and сонячний agree with the noun Квітень?
Both adjectives are in the masculine singular form. Since Квітень is a masculine noun in Ukrainian, the adjectives must match it in gender and number, ensuring proper grammatical agreement.
Why is the month Квітень capitalized even though month names are often written in lowercase in Ukrainian?
In Ukrainian, names of months are typically written in lowercase. However, Квітень is capitalized here because it is the first word of the sentence, and the initial word in any sentence is always capitalized.
What role does the conjunction і play in this sentence, and why is there no comma before it?
The conjunction і means “and” in English and connects the two adjectives гарний and сонячний. In Ukrainian, when adjectives are coordinated with a conjunction like і, a comma is not required before it, as the conjunction itself clearly indicates the connection between the descriptions.
Is Квітень гарний і сонячний considered a complete sentence in Ukrainian?
Yes, it is a complete sentence. Even though there is no explicit linking verb, Ukrainian often omits this verb in the present tense. The subject and its descriptive adjectives provide a full and clear statement equivalent to “April is beautiful and sunny.”