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How do I request quantities or weights in Ukrainian at a store

Must-Know Ukrainian Phrases for Shopping in Ukraine: How do I request quantities or weights in Ukrainian at a store
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Got it — you want to know how to ask for specific quantities or weights when shopping in Ukrainian.

Here are the most common and practical phrases you can use in a store or at a market:

Key Units

  • кілограм (kilogram) — 1 kg
  • пів кіло (half a kilo) — 0.5 kg
  • грам (gram) — gram
  • літр (liter) — liter
  • штук(и) (pieces) — pieces/items

Basic Sentence Pattern

Мені, будь ласка, [quantity] [item]
“I would like [quantity] of [item]“

Examples

  1. Мені, будь ласка, кілограм яблук.
    ”I’d like a kilogram of apples, please.”

  2. Пів кіло помідорів, будь ласка.
    ”Half a kilo of tomatoes, please.”

  3. Дайте, будь ласка, двісті грам сиру.
    ”Please give me 200 grams of cheese.”

  4. Можна три штуки булочок?
    ”Can I have three rolls?”

  5. Відважте, будь ласка, літр молока.
    ”Please measure out a liter of milk.”

Politeness Tips

  • Будь ласка = “please” (you can put it at the start or end).
  • Instead of Дайте (give), you can say Можна… (“May I have…”) — sounds softer.
  • In open markets, you’ll often hear Зважте, будь ласка… → “Please weigh…”

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