How to ask for help if you don’t speak Ukrainian

To ask for help if you don’t speak Ukrainian, here are a few useful phrases you can use, with pronunciation guides in parentheses:

• Допоможіть, будь ласка (Doh-poh-MO-zhit’, bood’ LAs-ka) — “Help, please.”
• Ви говорите англійською? (Vy ho-vo-RY-tye ahn-HLEE-s’koyu?) — “Do you speak English?”
• Я не розумію (Ya ne roh-ZOO-miyu) — “I don’t understand.”
• Ви можете мені допомогти? (Vy MO-zhe-te me-nee doh-poh-MOH-hty?) — “Can you help me?”
• Де знаходиться …? (De zna-KHO-dy-tsya…?) — “Where is …?” (You can add a place or thing after)

These phrases can help communicate your need for assistance in Ukrainian-speaking areas. It’s also helpful to speak slowly and use gestures.