Breakdown of Ми плануємо екскурсію до старовинного замку, щоб дізнатися історію регіону.
до
to
ми
we
планувати
to plan
щоб
in order to
екскурсія
the excursion
старовинний
ancient
замок
the castle
дізнатися
to learn
історія
the history
регіон
the region
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Questions & Answers about Ми плануємо екскурсію до старовинного замку, щоб дізнатися історію регіону.
What grammatical case is used for "екскурсію" and why?
"Екскурсію" is in the accusative singular form and functions as the direct object of the verb "плануємо" (we plan). In Ukrainian, direct objects that receive the action of the verb typically appear in the accusative case.
What is the function of the phrase "до старовинного замку" and why is it in the genitive case?
The phrase "до старовинного замку" indicates the destination of the excursion. The preposition "до" requires the following noun phrase to be in the genitive case, so both the adjective "старовинного" and the noun "замку" appear in the genitive singular to express direction toward the castle.
How is purpose expressed in this sentence?
Purpose is expressed by the subordinate clause "щоб дізнатися історію регіону." The conjunction "щоб" functions similarly to "in order to" in English, linking the planned action (the excursion) with its intended goal (to learn about the region's history).
Why is there a comma before "щоб дізнатися історію регіону"?
A comma is placed before "щоб дізнатися історію регіону" to separate the main clause from the subordinate clause. This punctuation clearly delineates the primary statement (planning the excursion) from the purpose clause that explains why the excursion is being planned.
What information does the verb "плануємо" provide about the sentence's subject?
The verb "плануємо" is in the first person plural form and present tense. It informs us that the speaker is part of a group ("we") and that the planning is taking place in the present, indicating an ongoing intention to organize the excursion.
Why is the infinitive "дізнатися" used after "щоб," and what does it suggest?
After "щоб," the infinitive "дізнатися" is used to indicate the intended outcome of the action without repeating the subject. This structure succinctly expresses the purpose of the excursion—namely, to learn about the region's history—in a way that is parallel to expressions like "to find out" or "in order to learn" in English.