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Questions & Answers about Тенденція важлива.
What does the sentence Тенденція важлива. mean in English?
It means "The tendency is important." The sentence asserts that a particular tendency or trend is significant.
Why is there no verb equivalent to "is" in the sentence?
In Ukrainian, the present tense form of the verb "to be" is typically omitted. Thus, rather than saying "Тенденція є важлива," the verb is left out, as it is implied by the context.
How does the adjective важлива agree with the noun Тенденція?
The noun Тенденція is feminine and in the nominative singular form. Accordingly, the adjective важлива is also in the feminine singular form. In Ukrainian, adjectives must agree with their nouns in gender, number, and case.
What is the basic sentence structure of Тенденція важлива.?
The sentence follows a nominal structure where the subject (Тенденція) is directly linked to a predicate adjective (важлива), without an explicit linking verb. This structure is common in Ukrainian for present-tense statements.
Is it possible to change the word order, for example by placing the adjective before the noun?
Yes, Ukrainian word order is flexible. For emphasis, you might encounter важлива тенденція, which puts the adjective first. However, while the basic meaning remains similar, the change in word order can subtly affect the emphasis and style of the sentence.