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Questions & Answers about Біг корисний для здоров'я.
Why is there no verb (like is) in the sentence "Біг корисний для здоров'я"?
In Ukrainian, the present tense often omits the linking verb to be. The sentence is understood as “Running is good for health” even though is isn’t explicitly stated.
How does the adjective корисний agree with the noun біг?
The noun біг is masculine, singular, and in the nominative case; the adjective корисний is in the corresponding masculine singular nominative form, ensuring agreement in gender, number, and case.
What role does the preposition для play in this sentence?
The preposition для means for and typically requires the following noun to be in the genitive case. That’s why здоров'я is in the genitive, indicating what running is good for.
Why is there an apostrophe in здоров'я?
The apostrophe in здоров'я indicates that the я should be pronounced as a separate syllable (like “ya”) and that the preceding consonant is not palatalized. It’s an important orthographic detail in Ukrainian spelling.
Can the word order in this sentence be changed without altering its meaning?
Yes, Ukrainian has a flexible word order due to its case system. For instance, rearranging the sentence to “Для здоров'я біг корисний” still conveys the same meaning, although it might change the emphasis slightly.