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Questions & Answers about Стол длинный.
Where is the word for "is" in this sentence?
In Russian, the verb "to be" is almost always skipped in the present tense. Instead of saying "The table is long", you simply say "Table long" (Стол длинный).
Why does длинный end with -ый?
Длинный is an adjective describing the noun стол (table). Because стол is a masculine noun (it ends in a consonant), the adjective must also take its masculine ending, which is -ый.
How would I add to this sentence to say "The table is long, and the sofa is long"?
Because you are connecting two similar, non-contrasting ideas, you would use the conjunction и (and): Стол длинный, и диван длинный.
How would I use the conjunction а with this sentence to say "The table is long, but the chair is short"?
The conjunction а is used to contrast two things. You would say: Стол длинный, а стул короткий. It highlights the difference between the two objects.