Я маю питання.

I have a question.

Breakdown of Я маю питання.

• я: I
• мати: to have
• питання: the question

Questions & Answers about Я маю питання.

What is the literal meaning of Я маю питання?

The sentence translates word-for-word as I have question(s). Я means I, маю is the first-person singular form of мати (to have), and питання means question. Note that in Ukrainian the noun питання has the same form in both singular and plural contexts, and there are no articles to indicate "a" or "the."

Is Я маю питання equivalent to the more common expression У мене є питання?

Yes, both expressions mean I have a question(s). The construction У мене є питання (literally, At me there is a question) is widely used in everyday Ukrainian. Я маю питання is grammatically correct but might come off as slightly more formal or stylistically different.

Why is there no article (such as a or the) before питання?

Ukrainian, like many Slavic languages, does not have articles. Definiteness or indefiniteness is understood from context rather than by using a specific word before the noun. So, Я маю питання naturally conveys the idea without needing an article.

What grammatical case is питання in, and why does it look the same as the nominative form?

In this sentence, питання serves as the direct object of мати (to have) and is therefore in the accusative case. However, because питання is a neuter noun, its accusative form is identical to its nominative form. This is a common feature in Ukrainian that can sometimes cause confusion for learners.

Is it necessary to include the subject pronoun Я in a Ukrainian sentence like this one?

Not always. Ukrainian verbs are conjugated to reflect the subject, so the pronoun Я (I) can be omitted if the context is clear. Including it, as in Я маю питання, can add emphasis or clarity—especially helpful for language learners or in formal speech.

How is the verb мати conjugated for other subjects in the present tense?

In the present tense, мати is conjugated as follows:
• Я маю — I have
• Ти маєш — You have (informal singular)
• Він/Вона/Воно має — He/She/It has
• Ми маємо — We have
• Ви маєте — You have (formal singular or plural)
• Вони мають — They have

Understanding these conjugations is important as it shows how the verb changes depending on the subject.