Word
Znak na ulicy wskazuje objazd.
Meaning
The sign on the street indicates a detour.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of Znak na ulicy wskazuje objazd.
na
on, at / to (motion toward) / for (a meal) / for (waiting for)
ulica
street
wskazywać
to point
znak
sign
Questions & Answers about Znak na ulicy wskazuje objazd.
How does the word objazd relate to the 'ob-' verbs we are learning in this lesson?
The noun objazd (a detour) comes directly from the prefixed motion verb objechać (to drive around / to bypass). It combines the prefix ob- (around) with the root jazd- (driving). It literally means a path you take to drive around an obstacle!
Why doesn't the ending of objazd change, even though it's the direct object?
As the direct object of the verb wskazuje, it must be in the Accusative case. However, because objazd is a masculine inanimate noun, its Accusative form looks exactly the same as its basic Nominative dictionary form.
Could I use pokazuje instead of wskazuje in this sentence?
You could, but wskazuje (from wskazywać) is the most natural choice here. While pokazywać means to show in a general sense, wskazywać specifically means to indicate or to point to. It is the standard verb used for road signs, compasses, and arrows giving directions.
A quick refresher: why is it na ulicy and not na ulicę here?
The preposition na takes the Locative case when describing a static location (where something is currently located). The sign is just standing there, so we use the Locative ulicy. If you were talking about motion onto the street, you would use the Accusative ulicę.