Locative case

Question 1

Explanation 1

Answer 1

The Locative case (Місце́вий відмі́нок) shows where something is or happens.
It answers the question “Where?” — Де? Or “on whom”, “on what” — на кому, на чому.

Question 2

Explanation 2

Answer 2

It is used only with prepositions, most commonly:
* в / у — in
* на — on, at
* при — next to, by

This case is essential for saying things like “at school,” “in the city,” or “on the table.”

Question 3

What are the endings for masculine nouns in locative case?

ліс, обрій

Answer 3

-і / -ї

Examples: у лісі́ (in the forest), на о́брії (on the horizon)

Question 4

What is the ending for neuter nouns in locative case?

місто, місце

Answer 4

-і / ї

Examples: у місті (in the city), на місці (at the place)

Question 5

Some masculine and neuter nouns are tricky!

будинок, сад

Answer 5

If they have suffixes -ок, -ик, -ак → -у

If they are short: → у

Examples: у будинку (in the house)
у саду (in the garden)

Question 6

What are the endings for feminine nouns in locative case?

школа, сім’я

Answer 6

-і / -ї

Examples: у школі́ (in the school), у сім’ї (in the family)

Question 7

What are the endings for plural nouns in locative case?

місто, край

Answer 7

-ах / -ях

Examples: у міста́х (in the cities), у краях (in the lands)