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What does the sentence "Я приходжу до офісу." mean?
It translates to "I am coming to the office." This indicates that the speaker is presently arriving at, or habitually goes to, the office.
What does the verb приходжу indicate in terms of person and tense?
приходжу is the first-person singular form of the verb приходити in the present tense. It shows that the speaker (I) is performing the action of coming.
Why is the preposition до used in this sentence?
The preposition до expresses movement or direction toward a destination, equivalent to the English "to." In Ukrainian, до always requires that the following noun be in the genitive case.
Why is the noun офіс changed to офісу in this sentence?
Because the preposition до governs the genitive case, the noun офіс must take its genitive singular form, which is офісу.
Can the subject pronoun Я be omitted in Ukrainian sentences?
Yes, Ukrainian often drops subject pronouns because the verb conjugation clearly indicates the subject. Still, including Я can add clarity or emphasize who is performing the action.
How does the use of the present tense in this sentence relate to expressing future intentions in Ukrainian?
In Ukrainian, the present tense can sometimes imply a near-future or habitual action—much like saying "I'm coming to the office" in English might refer to a scheduled or repeated action. For a more explicit future, one might use the future form (e.g., Я прийду до офісу).