
What are some common phrases used in everyday Ukrainian conversations
Mastering Essential Ukrainian Vocabulary at B1 Level: What are some common phrases used in everyday Ukrainian conversations
Here are some common Ukrainian phrases used in everyday conversations, categorized for easier reference:
Greetings and Polite Expressions
- Hello: Привіт (Pryvit) – Informal; Добрий день (Dobryi den) – Formal 1, 3, 6.
- Good morning: Доброго ранку (Dobroho ranku) 1, 3.
- Good evening: Добрий вечір (Dobryi vechir) 4.
- Good night: На добраніч (Na dobranich) 1, 4.
- How are you?: Як справи? (Yak spravy?) 2, 4.
- Thank you: Дякую (Dyakuyu) 1, 6.
- Please/You’re welcome: Будь ласка (Budʹ laska) 2, 6.
- Excuse me/Sorry: Вибачте (Vy-bach-te) 6.
Introductions
- My name is…: Мене звати… (Mene zvaty…) 3, 4.
- What is your name?: Як вас звати? (Yak vas zvaty?) 4.
- Nice to meet you: Радий познайомитися! (Radyi poznaiomytysia!) 3.
Basic Responses
Everyday Questions
- Where is…?: Де…? (De…?) 5.
- What time is it?: Котра година? (Kotra hodyna?) 3.
- How much?: Скільки…? (Skilky…?) 5.
Farewells
- Goodbye: До побачення (Do pobachennia) – Formal; Па-па! (Pa-pa!) – Informal 2, 4.
- See you tomorrow: До завтра! (Do zavtra!) 5.
Asking for Help
- Help me, please.: Допоможіть мені, будь ласка. (Dopomozhitʹ meni, budʹ laska.) 3.
- I don’t understand.: Я не розумію. (Ya ne rozumiyu.) 4, 5.
- Could you repeat, please?: Повторіть, будь ласка. (Povtoritʹ, budʹ laska.) 3.
Common Expressions
- I don’t know.: Я не знаю. (Ya ne znayu.) 5.
- Sure!: Звичайно! (Zvychaino!) 5.
- Today/Tomorrow/Yesterday:
- Сьогодні (Sʹohodni) – Today
- Завтра (Zavtra) – Tomorrow
- Вчора (Vchora) – Yesterday 5.
These phrases are essential for basic communication in Ukrainian and can help in various everyday situations.
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