Basic Ukrainian phrases with pronunciation
Slava's phrasebook contains 276 essential Ukrainian phrases across 12 real-life categories. Every phrase includes the Ukrainian, an English-friendly transliteration with the stressed syllable in CAPS, the English meaning, and culture notes. All of it is practicable with audio, quizzes and speaking exercises in the free app.
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Survival Core · Основа
The nine phrases that get you through anything.
16 phrases
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Greetings & Politeness · Вітання
Hello, goodbye, and being pleasant in between.
18 phrases
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About Me · Про мене
Introduce yourself and say why you're here.
16 phrases
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Numbers & Money · Числа та гроші
Count, pay, and know when it's too expensive.
31 phrases
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Café & Restaurant · Кафе та ресторан
Order like a local, from borshch to the bill.
26 phrases
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Shopping & Market · Покупки та ринок
Markets, bargaining, and getting a bag.
20 phrases
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Directions & Transport · Дорога та транспорт
Find your way and stop the taxi in time.
24 phrases
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Time & Dates · Час і дати
Days, hours, today, tomorrow, and 'later'.
26 phrases
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Emergency & Health · Здоров'я та допомога
The phrases you hope you'll never need.
24 phrases
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Small Talk & Social · Спілкування
Toasts, weather, compliments, and Будьмо!
26 phrases
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Dating & Flirting · Побачення
Charming, respectful — from ice breakers to 'text me when you're home'.
25 phrases
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Home & Daily Life · Дім і побут
Keys, internet, heating — living-there vocabulary.
24 phrases
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