What basic phrases should I learn first for daily Ukrainian conversations

For daily Ukrainian conversations, it is essential to learn basic phrases that cover greetings, common questions, polite expressions, and essential functional phrases. Here are some fundamental Ukrainian phrases to start with:

• Hello: Привіт (Pryvit)
• Good morning: Доброго ранку (Dobroho ranku)
• Good evening: Доброго вечора (Dobroho vechora)
• Please: Будь ласка (Bud’ laska)
• Thank you: Дякую (Dyakuyu)
• Yes: Так (Tak)
• No: Ні (Ni)
• Excuse me / Sorry: Вибачте (Vybachte)
• How are you?: Як справи? (Yak spravy?)
• What is your name?: Як вас звуть? (Yak vas zvut’?)
• My name is…: Мене звуть… (Mene zvut’…)
• I don’t understand: Я не розумію (Ya ne rozumiyu)
• Can you help me?: Ви можете мені допомогти? (Vy mozhete meni dopomohty?)
• Where is the bathroom?: Де туалет? (De tualet?)
• How much does it cost?: Скільки це коштує? (Skil’ky tse koshtuye?)

Learning these practical phrases helps in everyday conversations and basic interactions, such as shopping, asking for directions, or polite social exchanges. Mastering these expressions will facilitate smoother communication in daily life with Ukrainian speakers.

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