Author: Ivanna Voitsekhovych

How to Write Dates in Ukrainian + Useful Time Expressions

It is important to know how to write dates in Ukrainian in order to avoid confusion. Once I read a joke: “Describe your perfect date. – It is DD/MM/YY. Other ways are more confusing.” It is funny because it is so true for Ukrainians!

What Is the Difference Between ТВІЙ and СВІЙ in Ukrainian?

Свій is a reflective possessive pronoun that can be translated as (your) own. But sometimes translation is not enough. The dictionary tells us that свій can also mean your (and my, his, her, etc.). So how are you to decide when to use which? 🤔

How to Ask for and Give Help in Ukrainian: Useful Expressions for Different Situations

Learn how to ask for help in Ukrainian: useful expressions for different situations. If you are here to get some help with your Ukrainian, you have come to the right place! 

10 Useful Parasites: Filler Words and Phrases in Ukrainian

Some filler words in Ukrainian are also called слова-паразити (parasite words). If you study Ukrainian, you might find them very useful for those situations when you try to remember a word. 

10 Meanings of Tak in Ukrainian + Examples for Context

I know what you must be thinking: 10 meanings of the word “так”? It seems like too many! That’s Ukrainian for you 🙂 Let’s dive in!

Where to Read or Watch the News in Ukrainian?

You can kill two birds with one stone by keeping up with news in Ukrainian. Firstly, you will stay informed and ready to discuss any pressing matters. Secondly, you will learn all the contemporary vocabulary. Here are a few of the most important and popular news sources in Ukraine.

Easter Greetings in Ukrainian: Authentic Phrases with Audio

Traditional Easter greetings in Ukrainian are completely different from our usual Добрий день. In this short article you will find a way to greet your Ukrainian family and friends.

Useful Expressions to Agree and Disagree in Ukrainian (with Audio)

Do you want to be able to say something instead of just nodding your head “yes” or shaking your head “no”? Here are a few useful expressions to agree and disagree in Ukrainian! 

8 Effective Ways to Learn Ukrainian Vocabulary

A lot of language learners need to know the best way to memorize new words faster. We’ve come up with a list of tried and tested 8 methods of learning Ukrainian vocabulary efficiently.