сорочка — Shirt
Reading guide: sorochka
Gender / number: Feminine
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Ukrainian Clothing & Accessories
What we wear and carry. Learn Ukrainian nouns with English translations and audio.
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Listen and learn. Tap any noun to hear Ukrainian speech. Play category reads every noun in order; use Slow for extra practice. Latin letters are a reading aid, not an exact pronunciation guide.
A word can have more than one form. These are dictionary forms; Ukrainian endings change within sentences. A slash shows common alternatives, which the audio reads in order. Relationship notes explain distinctions such as a husband's or wife's parents. The thumbnails match the watercolor artwork in Study.
Gender at a glance
Tap an ending to hear it. Plural is a number category, not a fourth gender. These are common patterns, not absolute rules.
How to identify noun gender
Start with the dictionary form. Endings give useful clues, but learn exceptions with the noun. Grammatical gender does not always match biological sex.
Tap the blue ending buttons to listen. For -ння, -ття and the soft sign, listen in a complete word. The soft sign has no sound of its own. Swipe examples left or right on mobile. On desktop, expand a row to see all its examples. Tap an example to hear it.
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Match pronouns to the noun: мій брат · моя сестра · моє вікно · мої батьки. Practice in Pronouns → Gender.
References: Read Ukrainian! — Gender and number · Kyiv-Mohyla Academy — Noun gender
Learning Ukrainian Clothing & Accessories
Clothing words help you talk about what you wear and what you need to buy. Several everyday clothing terms appear in the plural, so practise their number along with their meaning.
How to practise
- Listen to each Ukrainian expression before repeating it.
- Try the interactive lesson, then use the reference below to review spelling and meaning.
- Return to the category regularly and test the words without relying on the English.
Vocabulary reference
футболка — T-shirt
Reading guide: futbolka
Gender / number: Feminine
блузка — Blouse
Reading guide: bluzka
Gender / number: Feminine
светр — Sweater
Reading guide: svetr
Gender / number: Masculine
світшот — Sweatshirt
Reading guide: svitshot
Gender / number: Masculine
худі — Hoodie
Reading guide: khudi
Gender / number: Neuter
штани — Pants
Reading guide: shtany
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Normally learned and used in the plural; no singular gender label here.
джинси — Jeans
Reading guide: dzhynsy
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Normally learned and used in the plural; no singular gender label here.
шорти — Shorts
Reading guide: shorty
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Normally learned and used in the plural; no singular gender label here.
сукня — Dress
Reading guide: suknya
Gender / number: Feminine
спідниця — Skirt
Reading guide: spidnytsya
Gender / number: Feminine
куртка — Jacket
Reading guide: kurtka
Gender / number: Feminine
пальто — Coat
Reading guide: palto
Gender / number: Neuter
дощовик — Raincoat
Reading guide: doshchovyk
Gender / number: Masculine
костюм — Suit
Reading guide: kostyum
Gender / number: Masculine
форма — Uniform
Reading guide: forma
Gender / number: Feminine
піжама — Pajamas
Reading guide: pizhama
Gender / number: Feminine
спідня білизна — Underwear
Reading guide: spidnya bilyzna
Gender / number: Feminine
бюстгальтер — Bra
Reading guide: byusthalter
Gender / number: Masculine
шкарпетки — Socks
Reading guide: shkarpetky
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Plural form. Singular: шкарпетка · feminine.
взуття — Shoes
Reading guide: vzuttya
Gender / number: Neuter
Usage: General term for footwear.
кросівки — Sneakers
Reading guide: krosivky
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Plural form. Singular: кросівка · feminine.
чоботи — Boots
Reading guide: choboty
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Plural form. Singular: чобіт · masculine.
сандалі — Sandals
Reading guide: sandali
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Plural form. Singular: сандаля · feminine.
капці — Slippers
Reading guide: kaptsi
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Plural form. Singular: капець · masculine.
капелюх — Hat
Reading guide: kapelyukh
Gender / number: Masculine
Usage: A brimmed hat; шапка is a soft or winter hat.
кепка — Cap
Reading guide: kepka
Gender / number: Feminine
рукавички — Gloves
Reading guide: rukavychky
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Plural form. Singular: рукавичка · feminine.
рукавиці — Mittens
Reading guide: rukavytsi
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Plural form. Singular: рукавиця · feminine.
шарф — Scarf
Reading guide: sharf
Gender / number: Masculine
ремінь — Belt
Reading guide: remin
Gender / number: Masculine
краватка — Tie
Reading guide: kravatka
Gender / number: Feminine
наручний годинник — Watch
Reading guide: naruchnyy hodynnyk
Gender / number: Masculine
окуляри — Glasses
Reading guide: okulyary
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Normally learned and used in the plural; no singular gender label here.
сонцезахисні окуляри — Sunglasses
Reading guide: sontsezakhysni okulyary
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Normally learned and used in the plural; no singular gender label here.
каблучка — Ring
Reading guide: kabluchka
Gender / number: Feminine
намисто — Necklace
Reading guide: namysto
Gender / number: Neuter
браслет — Bracelet
Reading guide: braslet
Gender / number: Masculine
сережки — Earrings
Reading guide: serezhky
Gender / number: Plural
Grammar note: Plural form. Singular: сережка · feminine.
рюкзак — Backpack
Reading guide: ryukzak
Gender / number: Masculine
сумочка — Purse
Reading guide: sumochka
Gender / number: Feminine
Usage: A small handbag in US English; a coin purse is гаманець.
сумка — Handbag
Reading guide: sumka
Gender / number: Feminine
гаманець — Wallet
Reading guide: hamanets
Gender / number: Masculine
кишеня — Pocket
Reading guide: kyshenya
Gender / number: Feminine
ґудзик — Button
Reading guide: gudzyk
Gender / number: Masculine
застібка-блискавка — Zipper
Reading guide: zastibka-blyskavka
Gender / number: Feminine
парасоля — Umbrella
Reading guide: parasolya
Gender / number: Feminine
купальник — Swimsuit
Reading guide: kupalnyk
Gender / number: Masculine