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Questions & Answers about Глядач слухає музику.
What does Глядач mean in this sentence?
Глядач is a noun that translates as spectator or viewer. It refers to someone who watches an event, performance, or movie.
What is the form and meaning of слухає?
Слухає is the third person singular form of the verb слухати meaning to listen. In this sentence, it shows that the spectator is performing the action of listening.
Why is музику used instead of музика?
Музику is the accusative case form of музика. In Ukrainian, the direct object of a verb takes the accusative form, which is why музика changes to музику when it is the object of слухає.
Why are there no articles like the or a in the sentence?
Ukrainian does not have articles. Unlike English, where nouns are often preceded by the or a/an, Ukrainian relies on case endings and context to convey definiteness.
How does the word order in Глядач слухає музику compare to English?
The sentence follows a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order, which is similar to English. Although Ukrainian has a flexible word order due to its inflectional structure, this sentence mirrors the familiar English pattern.