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UKR
Ukrainian, an East Slavic language, is spoken by about 40 million native speakers, primarily in Ukraine and among diaspora communities. It uses the Cyrillic alphabet with unique letters like "ї" and "є." Known for its melodic intonation, Ukrainian grammar features seven cases for nouns, three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), and verb conjugations that vary by tense, mood, and person. Its vocabulary derives from Old East Slavic, with influences from Polish, Russian, and Turkic languages. As Ukraine’s official language, Ukrainian is central to its culture, literature, and national identity, with growing prominence since independence in 1991.