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Questions & Answers about Мета важлива.
Why is there no linking verb (like is) in the sentence Мета важлива?
In Ukrainian, the present tense often omits the verb to be, so the connection between Мета and важлива is understood without it. The adjective directly predicates the noun, a common structure in Ukrainian.
Why does важлива have a feminine ending?
The adjective важлива ends in a feminine form because it must agree with the noun Мета, which is feminine. In Ukrainian, adjectives change their endings to match the gender (as well as number and case) of the noun they describe.
What does the word Мета mean and how is it used in this sentence?
Мета translates to goal or objective in English. In the sentence, it acts as the subject, stating that the goal holds the quality of being important. Knowing this helps you see how adjectives are used to describe nouns in Ukrainian.
Is the order Мета важлива fixed, or can it be rearranged for emphasis?
While Мета важлива follows a natural subject–predicate order, Ukrainian word order is flexible. Rearranging the elements can change the focus or emphasis, but for a simple statement of fact, this order is both clear and typical.
Are there any omitted elements compared to an English sentence like The goal is important?
Yes. Ukrainian does not use articles such as the or a, and as mentioned earlier, it commonly omits the linking verb is in the present tense. Both omissions are standard in Ukrainian and do not affect the overall meaning of the sentence.