Ukrainian pronouns ЦЕЙ and ТОЙ are called вказівні (demonstrative pronouns). It means they are used to point to some object, either close by (ЦЕЙ ― this) or at some distance (ТОЙ ― that). Mastering these fundamental pronouns is essential for Ukrainian learners.

These demonstrative pronouns act similarly to adjectives, changing their forms and adapting to the number, gender, and case of a noun.

Additionally, there are some vowel alternations in Ukrainian pronoun declension that require special attention.Ukrainian Lessons are here to help! Check out our comprehensive chart of Ukrainian pronouns ЦЕЙ and ТОЙ — save it, print it, and practice with it!

If you’re just beginning your Ukrainian language journey and learning basic vocabulary, explore our illustrations of Ukrainian personal pronouns here!

Eager to learn more Ukrainian pronouns? Check out our full chart of Ukrainian possessive pronouns here!

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Now try to make up your own simple sentences to practice using different forms of Ukrainian demonstrative pronouns. We hope you enjoyed цей урок української 🙂 Good luck!

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