Breakdown of В случае проблемы она всегда доброжелательная и благосклонная.
и
and
она
she / it (for a feminine noun)
всегда
always
в
in / to (direction)
проблема
problem
случай
case, occasion
доброжелательный
friendly
благосклонный
favorable
Questions & Answers about В случае проблемы она всегда доброжелательная и благосклонная.
I notice this sentence does not use the new compound preposition по отношению к. How would I say she is friendly and favorable towards us in this context?
You would use the Dative case pronoun after к. The phrase becomes по отношению к нам. You could place it at the end of the sentence: В случае проблемы она всегда доброжелательная и благосклонная по отношению к нам.
Why are the adjectives доброжелательная and благосклонная in their long forms instead of the short forms?
Because of the word всегда (always). Long-form adjectives used to describe the subject usually indicate a permanent characteristic. Short forms (доброжелательна, благосклонна) often describe a temporary state or specific instance. Since this is a constant personality trait, the long form is perfectly natural here.
How can I break down the word доброжелательная to remember its meaning?
It is a compound word made of добро (good or goodness) and the root of желать (to wish). So literally, it means wishing good. It is a very common Russian word for friendly, benevolent, or well-meaning.
What about the word благосклонная? What are its roots?
This combines благо (a blessing or good thing) and the root from verbs like клонить (to incline or lean). Literally, it means inclined toward the good. It is often used when someone in a position to help or judge is being supportive, favorable, or sympathetic to your situation.
Why is the word проблемы in the Genitive case here?
The phrase в случае acts as a preposition meaning in case of, and it always requires the following noun to be in the Genitive case. Since проблема is a feminine noun ending in -а, its Genitive singular form is проблемы.
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