No. 673 in Ukrainian
об
The Ukrainian word "об" means "about" or "concerning."
In a sentence
Я подбав про заходи об безпеці.
I took measures concerning safety.
Here, "об" is used before "безпеці" to facilitate the flow in the preposition-noun combination, due to phonetic rules where "об" is preferred over "о" before certain sounds for easier articulation.
Він говорив об тому, як важливо допомагати іншим.
He talked about the importance of helping others.
In this case, "об" introduces a subordinate clause beginning with "тому," where it emphasizes the subject of the talk, creating a smooth transition.
Ми домовилися об умовах співпраці.
We agreed on the terms of cooperation.
The usage of "об" precedes the noun "умовах" to convey the subject of agreement clearly, following phonetic rules for clarity and flow.
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