Elon.io is an online learning platform
We have an entire course teaching Ukrainian grammar and vocabulary.
Questions & Answers about Урок ефективний.
Why is there no verb like is in the sentence?
In Ukrainian, the linking verb to be is usually omitted in the present tense. The absence of a verb does not affect the meaning; it is simply a characteristic of Ukrainian syntax.
How do the noun and adjective agree in this sentence?
The noun Урок is in the masculine, singular, nominative form. The adjective ефективний is also in the masculine, singular, nominative form, which shows that adjectives must agree with the noun they describe in gender, number, and case.
Why is the adjective placed after the noun rather than before it?
In this sentence, ефективний functions as a predicate adjective rather than an attributive modifier. In Ukrainian, when an adjective serves as the predicate (describing the subject after it), it is placed after the noun. This structure contrasts with the attributive use, where an adjective typically comes before the noun.
Can a linking verb be included in this sentence, and why is it usually omitted?
Although a linking verb such as є (is) could be used, it is generally omitted in the present tense because its meaning is understood. Including є in a present-tense statement is often unnecessary and can make the sentence sound redundant.
What is the direct translation of Урок ефективний. into English?
The sentence translates to The lesson is effective. This straightforward translation reflects the same grammatical structure and meaning as in Ukrainian.