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Ukrainian

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

pay

платити

pay

To give money in exchange for goods or services.

energy

енергія

energy

The capacity for vigorous activity; vitality.

school

школа

school

A building or institution where instruction is given, especially to children and adolescents.

society

суспільство

society

A large group of people who live together in an organized way.

Stories

Agents

Ukrainian

Iryna

Studying Ukrainian literature
Female
21
Kyiv, Ukraine
Student
Expressive
reading, dancing, cooking
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

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