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Questions & Answers about Петро слухає казку.
What is the role of Петро in the sentence, and why does it remain in that form?
Петро is the subject of the sentence and appears in the nominative case. As a proper noun used as the subject, it stays in its base form without any additional endings.
Why does казка change to казку in this sentence?
The noun казка is a feminine noun. When used as the direct object, it takes the accusative case, and many feminine nouns ending in –а change to –у in the accusative singular. That’s why it appears as казку.
How is the verb слухає conjugated, and what does it tell us about the subject?
слухає is the third person singular present tense form of the verb слухати (to listen). This conjugation indicates that the action is currently happening and confirms that the subject, Петро, is singular.
Is a preposition needed before казку to indicate the direct object?
No, a preposition isn’t required. In Ukrainian, the accusative case ending on казку clearly shows that it is the direct object of the verb, so no additional marker is necessary.
Are proper names like Петро declined in Ukrainian, and would its form change in other cases?
Yes, proper names in Ukrainian are generally declined according to the case system. In this sentence, Петро is in the nominative case and remains unchanged. However, in other cases—such as the genitive—it might change form (for example, to Петра).