Як справи?
'How are you?' in Ukrainian
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Language
Ukrainian
Slavic Family
Left to Right Script
Gendered Language
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.
Flashcards
UKR
Noun
418
смерть
death
The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions.
UKR
Noun
371
їжа
food
The nutritious substances that people and other living beings eat to maintain life and growth.
UKR
Adjective
228
поганий
bad
Of poor quality or not good.
UKR
Verb
91
розповісти
tell
To communicate information or a story.
Agents
Ukrainian
Oksana
Reporting on cultural events
Female
39
Kyiv, Ukraine
Journalist
Empathetic
embroidery, cooking, traveling
Ukrainian
Taras
Teaching Ukrainian grammar online
Male
43
Kyiv, Ukraine
Language teacher
Empathetic
cooking, hiking, reading
Ukrainian
Iryna
Studying Ukrainian literature
Female
21
Kyiv, Ukraine
Student
Expressive
reading, dancing, cooking
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