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These words will help you to understand what buildings you see in front of you or ask people how to get there.ģ5. Once in Ukraine, you won’t want to miss the chance to walk and see the beauty of the cities and countryside. Naturally, if you’re going to keep a conversation going you can’t just talk about yourself! You’ll need to be able to ask a few questions too! Here are the Ukrainian question words you’ll need to learn?Ģ4. Try these expressions to introduce yourself and get to know locals.ġ0. Дозвольте представитися (do-zvOlʹ-te pred-stA-vy-ty-sja) - Let me introduce myself.ġ1. Ukrainians are open-minded people, happy to make new friends. Добре, дякую! (dO-bre, djA-ku-ju) - I’m fine, thanks!īasic Ukrainian Phrases For Getting To Know People Як ся маєш? (jak sjA mA-jesh) - How are you doing?Ħ. Of course, you don’t have to know them all when want to say hi but being familiar with the most common ones will help you make a positive impression.ģ. Ukrainian is a rich language with dozens of words to meet and greet people. However, we’ve also included transliterations in case you don’t read Cyrillic yet!)

( Note: All of the examples in this post are written in the Cyrillic alphabet, which Ukrainian uses. Basic Ukrainian Phrases For Getting To Know Peopleīy the end of this post, I bet you’ll have fallen in love with this beautiful language!.To make it easier for you, I’ve divided the phrases up into the main sections that form the building blocks of conversation: In this post, you’ll learn 100+ common words and basic Ukrainian phrases so you can have your first interactions in the language. Plus, the appreciative smiles you receive from the locals will more than justify your efforts to learn the basics! Yes, most young people in Ukraine speak English and they are responsive, hospitable, and ready to help.īut if you speak some basic Ukrainian, your chances of enjoying the trip and understanding the local culture are significantly higher! It’s one thing if you’re visiting for a number of months, but it’s hard to motivate yourself to put in so much effort learning Ukrainian if you’re just visiting for a few days.īut whether you’re planning a short or a long trip to Ukraine, learning a little of the language is a worthwhile thing to do! Enjoy!Įven if you’re planning a trip to Ukraine, you’re not probably thinking of learning Ukrainian unless you expect to stay a long time. If you've got Ukrainian friends or are planning a trip to the country, then the 100+ phrases you learn here are sure to come in handy!īy the time you finish this post, you'll be ready to have your first conversations and deal with common situations in Ukraine with confidence. Today I'm delighted to feature a guest post by Lesley Vos about basic Ukrainian phrases.
