Мої зусилля важливі.

My efforts are important.

Breakdown of Мої зусилля важливі.

• мій: my
• важливий: important
• зусилля: the effort

Questions & Answers about Мої зусилля важливі.

What does the possessive pronoun Мої mean in this sentence?

Мої translates to "my" in English. It is the possessive form that agrees in number (plural) with the noun зусилля, indicating that the efforts belong to the speaker.

What does the noun зусилля mean, and is it singular or plural?

Зусилля means "efforts" or "exertions". Although it might seem singular in English when we say “my effort”, in Ukrainian зусилля is used in the plural form, often conveying the idea of multiple attempts or the cumulative nature of one’s efforts.

Why is the adjective важливі in its plural form?

The adjective важливі means "important". It is in the plural form because it must agree with the plural noun зусилля. In Ukrainian, adjectives change their endings to match the number (as well as gender and case) of the noun they modify.

How does adjective–noun agreement work in this sentence?

In Ukrainian, adjectives and possessive pronouns must agree with the noun in number, gender, and case. Here, зусилля is a plural noun, so both Мої (the possessive pronoun) and важливі (the adjective) adopt their plural forms to maintain agreement with it.

Why is there no word equivalent to "are" in the sentence?

In Ukrainian, the present tense form of the verb "to be" is typically omitted. This is why Мої зусилля важливі directly translates to "My efforts are important" without an explicit verb like "are"—a common feature of Ukrainian grammar.