Breakdown of Путешествие отлично формирует наш кругозор.
наш
our (наш, наша, наше)
отлично
excellently
путешествие
journey
кругозор
outlook
формировать
to form
Questions & Answers about Путешествие отлично формирует наш кругозор.
Why is путешествие in the singular here? I usually see the plural used for general travel.
In English, 'travel' as a general concept is uncountable. In Russian, you can use the plural путешествия (travels or journeys) or the singular путешествие to mean the general activity. Here, the singular is used to represent the broad concept of going on a journey.
What is the root of the word кругозор?
The word кругозор (outlook or horizons) is a compound noun. It combines круг (circle) and взор (gaze or sight). Literally, it means the 'circle of your sight.' It is the standard Russian term for the breadth of someone's knowledge, interests, or perspective.
Why does формировать change to формирует instead of формировает?
The infinitive is формировать. Russian verbs ending in -овать or -евать regularly drop that suffix and replace it with -у- or -ю- when conjugated in the present tense. This is a very common pattern, especially with borrowed verbs, giving us формирует.
Why isn't наш кругозор in the genitive case? Isn't an outlook an abstract concept?
The verb формировать (to shape or form) is a direct transitive verb, meaning its object takes the accusative case regardless of whether it is abstract or concrete. Because кругозор is a masculine inanimate noun, its accusative form is identical to its nominative form.
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