Understanding Українська Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns in Ukrainian are words that point to specific things, people, or places. They help us know exactly what we are talking about, like when you say 'this' or 'that' in English.
Important Points
- The main demonstrative pronouns in Ukrainian are 'цей', 'ця', 'це', and 'ці'.
- 'Цей' is used for masculine nouns.
- 'Ця' is used for feminine nouns.
- 'Це' is used for neuter nouns.
- 'Ці' is used for plural nouns.
These pronouns change based on the gender and number of the noun they are pointing to. It's important to match them correctly with the noun.
Examples
- Цей хлопець грає у футбол. (This boy is playing football.)
- Ця книга цікава. (This book is interesting.)
- Це вікно відкрите. (This window is open.)
When you want to say 'that' instead of 'this', you use 'той', 'та', 'те', and 'ті'. They work the same way as 'цей', 'ця', 'це', and 'ці', but they point to something further away.
Examples
- Той будинок великий. (That house is big.)
- Та машина швидка. (That car is fast.)
- Те озеро глибоке. (That lake is deep.)
Remember, using the right demonstrative pronoun helps make your sentences clear and easy to understand. Practice by pointing to things around you and saying their names with the correct pronoun.