Learn Hardcore Ukrainian: Методика проста.

Методика translates to “methodology” (or “technique”) in English. It is a feminine noun in the nominative singular, so any adjectives referring to it, like проста, must agree in gender and number.

Why is there no verb equivalent to “is” in Методика проста?

In Ukrainian, the present tense form of the copula (to be) is typically omitted. This means that predicate adjectives like проста directly follow the subject without an explicit verb, making the sentence complete.

How is the adjective проста formed, and why does it appear in this particular form?

Проста is the feminine singular form of the adjective derived from простий (meaning “simple”). In this predicate construction, the adjective takes the short form to agree with the feminine subject Методика.

Can the word order in Методика проста be changed, and would that affect the meaning?

Ukrainian syntax is relatively flexible due to its case system. While Методика проста follows the common subject-predicate order, rearranging the words might emphasize different parts of the sentence without altering the fundamental meaning.

How would you form a negative or interrogative sentence based on Методика проста?

To make the sentence negative, simply add the negation particle не before the adjective: Методика не проста (“The methodology is not simple”). To pose a question, you can rely on intonation (or add a questioning particle if needed), as in Методика проста?