Як справи?

'How are you?' in Ukrainian

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Language

Ukrainian

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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.

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UKR Noun 434

коледж

college

An institution of higher education that offers undergraduate programs and typically awards bachelor's degrees.

UKR Noun 223

оповідання

story

A narrative of real or imaginary events.

UKR Determiner 21

той

that

A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a specific thing or person previously mentioned or understood; also a relative pronoun introducing a restrictive clause.