Can you provide examples of formal versus informal Ukrainian expressions

Here are some examples of formal versus informal Ukrainian expressions:

Formal:

• Добрий день (Good day)
• Як ви поживаєте? (How are you?)
• Будь ласка (Please)
• Дякую (Thank you)

Informal:

• Привіт (Hi)
• Як справи? (How are things?)
• Дай (Give me)
• Спасибі (Thanks)

In formal Ukrainian, expressions tend to be more polite, complete, and use standard vocabulary, suitable for official or respectful contexts. Informal Ukrainian uses simpler, shorter phrases, often with colloquial or slang words, common in casual conversations among friends or family.

Examples:

• Formal: Добрий вечір, Informal: Вітаю
• Formal: Вибачте, Informal: Пробач
• Formal: Будьте ласкаві, Informal: Будь ласка

These differences reflect social context and the relationship between speakers, important in effective communication in Ukrainian. ^{1, 11}

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