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100+ Basic Ukrainian Words And Phrases You Should Know

Ukrainian is the official language of Ukraine. It falls under the East Slavic branch of the Indo European language family, alongside Russian and Belarusian. With a significant number of native speakers amounting to over 30 million, Ukrainian holds immense cultural significance and historical value for the Ukrainian people. What sets Ukrainian apart is its distinct alphabet called the Cyrillic script. Additionally, it shares deep historical and linguistic connections with other East Slavic languages. Over centuries, Ukrainian has evolved through a blend of historical events, cultural exchanges and regional dialects shaping its development.

Basic Words and Phrases

Learning a foreign language opens up a world of opportunities, allowing you to connect with people from different cultures and expand your horizons. Whether you're planning a trip or simply curious about a new language, mastering some basic words and phrases is a great place to start.

Yes
Так
No
Ні
Please
Будь ласка
Thank you
Дякую
Thank you very much
Дуже дякую
You're welcome
Будь ласка
Yes, please
Так, будь ласка
No, thank you
Ні, дякую
Excuse me
Вибачте
I’m sorry
Вибачте
Sorry
Вибачте
Cheers!
Будьмо!

Greetings

Greetings are an essential part of any language. Saying "hello" and "goodbye" can create an instant connection with native speakers. In many languages, "hello" is a universal term, but learning the specific greeting for the language you're interested in can show respect and appreciation. Similarly, learning how to say "goodbye" will help you leave a positive impression.

Hi
Привіт
Hello
Вітаю
Good day
Добрий день
Good morning
Доброго ранку
Good afternoon
Доброго дня
Good evening
Доброго вечора
Good night
Добраніч
Goodbye
До побачення
Bye
Пока
Have a nice day!
Гарного вам дня! (frm)
Гарного дня! (inf)

Conversations

Next, let's explore basic conversation starters. Asking "how are you?" or "what's your name?" in another language is a friendly way to engage with others. These simple phrases can pave the way for more meaningful conversations and help you build rapport.

How are you?
Як справи?
I'm fine
Я в порядку (frm)
Мені добре (inf)
Good, thank you!
Добре, дякую!
And you?
А ви?
It's nice to meet you
Приємно познайомитися
What is your name?
Як вас звати? (frm)
Як тебе звати? (inf)
My name is …
Мене звати …
Where are you from?
Звідки ви? (frm)
Звідки ти? (inf)
I am from …
Я з …
I don't speak Ukrainian
Я не розмовляю українською
Do you speak English?
Ви розмовляєте англійською?
I understand
Я розумію
I do not understand
Я не розумію

Hotel

When staying at a hotel in a foreign country, it's helpful to be familiar with some phrases that can assist you during your stay. Here are a few key phrases you can use in a hotel.

Hotel
Готель
Reception
Рецепція
Reservation
Бронювання
Room
Номер
Key
Ключ
Breakfast
Сніданок

Restaurant

When dining at restaurants in a foreign country, it's helpful to know phrases that can assist you during your meal. Being able to request a table, order food and drinks, and ask for the bill are important for a pleasant dining experience.

Restaurant
Ресторан
A table for one, please
Стіл на одну особу, будь ласка
A table for two, please
Стіл на дві особи, будь ласка
I would like a coffee, please
Я б хотів кави, будь ласка (m)
Я б хотівла кави, будь ласка (f)
Can I have the bill, please?
Можна рахунок, будь ласка?
Can I pay with cash?
Можна розрахуватися готівкою?
Can I pay with card?
Можна розрахуватися карткою?
Can I pay with credit card?
Чи можу я заплатити кредитною карткою?

Food and drinks

Being able to order food and drinks, ask for recommendations, and express preferences or dietary restrictions will enhance your dining experience and allow you to explore the local cuisine.

Food
Їжа
Drinks
Напої
Bread
Хліб
Sandwich
Сендвіч
Cheese
Сир
Meat
М'ясо
Fish
Риба
Vegetables
Овочі
Fruit
Фрукти
Vegetarian
Вегетаріанець
I am a vegetarian
Я вегетаріанець
Coffee
Кава
Tea
Чай
Beer
Пиво
Wine
Вино
Water
Вода
Milk
Молоко

Places and Services

Just like how saying hello helps you connect with others, exploring phrases related to locations and services can greatly enhance your travel experience. Whether you're looking for important places like banks or post offices, these expressions can open up doors to immersing yourself in the local culture.

ATM
Банкомат
Bank
Банк
Beach
Пляжний
Library
Бібліотека
Park
Парк
Pharmacy
Аптека
Post Office
Пошта

Shopping

Knowing how to ask for the price, request a different size or color, or simply say "I'm just looking" can be useful when shopping in local markets or stores.

Store
Магазин
Supermarket
Супермаркет
Grocery store
Продуктовий магазин
Market
Ринок
Bakery
Пекарня
How much does this cost?
Скільки це коштує?
I'm just looking
Я просто дивлюся

Directions

Learning phrases related to asking for directions, understanding common landmarks, and getting around the city will help you navigate unfamiliar places with ease.

Where is the toilet?
Де туалет?
Where is the beach?
Де пляж?
How do I get to the airport?
Як мені потрапити на аеропорт?
Left
Ліворуч
Right
Праворуч
Straight ahead
Прямо

Travel

Familiarizing yourself with phrases for using public transportation, such as asking for a ticket, stating your destination, or inquiring about schedules, will make your travel experience smoother and more efficient.

Airport
Аеропорт
Plane
Літак
Train station
вокзал
Train
Поїзд
Bus station
Автовокзал
Bus
Автобус
Taxi
Таксі
Ticket
Квиток

Emergencies

When you're in a different country, it's really important to be aware of emergency phrases such as 'help,' 'hospital,' and 'police.' Using expressions like 'emergency' and 'I need help' can help you overcome language barriers and make sure you're ready for any unexpected situations that might occur. Having a good grasp of these phrases will help keep you safe and give you peace of mind while traveling.

Help!
Допомога!
Help me!
Допоможіть мені!
I need help
Мені потрібна допомога
Police
Поліція
Hospital
Лікарня
Ambulance
Швидка допомога
Doctor
Лікар
Fire department
Пожежна служба
Fire!
Пожежа!

Question Words

Understanding basic question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how will enable you to ask for information or clarification in various situations.

What?
Що?
What is that?
Що це?
What do you like?
Що вам подобається?
Where?
Де?
Where is the toilet?
Де туалет?
When?
Коли?
When is the next train?
Коли наступний поїзд?
When can we meet?
Коли ми можемо зустрітися?
Why?
Чому?
Why is it expensive?
Чому це дорого?
How?
Як?
How are you doing?
Як у вас справи?
Which?
Який?
Which museum did you visit?
Який музей ви відвідали?
Which sandwich is yours?
Який сендвіч ваш?
Who?
Хто?
Who is that?
Хто це?
Whose?
Чий?
Whose keys are these?
Чиї це ключі?
Whose phone is ringing?
Чиїй це телефон дзвонить?
Whose bag is this?
Чиє це сумка?
Whose book is this?
Чия це книга?
How many?
Скільки?
How many books have you read?
Скільки книг ви прочитали?
How many apples do you want to buy?
Скільки яблук ви хочете купити?
How much?
Скільки?
How much does this cost?
Скільки це коштує?

Numbers

Learning numbers is essential for tasks like counting, ordering quantities, or understanding prices.

Zero
Нуль
One
Один
Two
Два
Three
Три
Four
Чотири
Five
П'ять
Six
Шість
Seven
Сім
Eight
Вісім
Nine
Дев'ять
Ten
Десять
Eleven
Одинадцять
Twelve
Дванадцять
Thirteen
Тринадцять
Fourteen
Чотирнадцять
Fifteen
П'ятнадцять
Sixteen
Шістнадцять
Seventeen
Сімнадцять
Eighteen
Вісімнадцять
Nineteen
Дев'ятнадцять
Twenty
Двадцять
Twenty-one
Двадцять один
Twenty-two
Двадцять два
Twenty-three
Двадцять три
Twenty-four
Двадцять чотири
Twenty-five
Двадцять п'ять
Twenty-six
Двадцять шість
Twenty-seven
Двадцять сім
Twenty-eight
Двадцять вісім
Twenty-nine
Двадцять дев'ять
Thirty
Тридцять
Forty
Сорок
Fifty
П'ятдесят
Sixty
Шістдесят
Seventy
Сімдесят
Eighty
Вісімдесят
Ninety
Дев'яносто
Hundred
Сто

Days of the week

Knowing the names of the days of the week will help you schedule activities, make appointments, or plan your itinerary.

Monday
Понеділок
Tuesday
Вівторок
Wednesday
Середа
Thursday
Четвер
Friday
П'ятниця
Saturday
Субота
Sunday
Неділя

Months

Being familiar with the names of the months will allow you to discuss dates, make reservations, or talk about specific time frames.

January
Січень
February
Лютий
March
Березень
April
Квітень
May
Травень
June
Червень
July
Липень
August
Серпень
September
Вересень
November
Листопад
December
Грудень

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Abbreviations used

infInformal
frmFormal
fFeminine
mMasculine
sgSingular
plPlural

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