How to properly introduce yourself in Ukrainian conversations

Master Small Talk in Ukrainian - Connect with Confidence: How to properly introduce yourself in Ukrainian conversations

To properly introduce yourself in Ukrainian conversations, the most common phrase to say “My name is” is:

Мене́ звуть (mené zvut’) followed by your name. For example, “Мене́ звуть Оле́на” means “My name is Olena”.¹^{, 2}

In a more formal context, you can say:

Дозво́льте предста́витися (dozvol’ te predstavytysja) meaning “Allow me to introduce myself,” and then state your name, e.g., “Дозво́льте предста́витися, мене звуть Мико́ла” (“Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Mykola”).³^{, 1}

In casual or informal settings, a simple greeting with your name works:

Common phrases associated with introductions include:

Як тебе́ зва́ти? (Yak tebe zvaty?) — What is your name? (informal)
Як Вас зва́ти? (Yak Vas zvaty?) — What is your name? (formal)
Приє́мно познайоми́тись (Priyemno poznayomytys’) — Nice to meet you
Взає́мно (Vzayemno) — Likewise (in response to “Nice to meet you”).⁴^{, 1}^{, 2}

Additional information like your origin or profession can follow, e.g., “Я з Ки́єва” (Ya z Kyieva) — “I’m from Kyiv”.¹

This structured approach helps navigate both formal and informal Ukrainian conversations respectfully and effectively.

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