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Ukrainian Introductions & Personal Identity

Establishing who you are and getting to know others. Learn Ukrainian phrases with English translations and audio.

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Привіт.
Pryvit.
Hello.
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Greetings & Farewells

Establishing contact and acknowledging others.

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10 phrases in every category. Switch at any time.

Listen, repeat, connect. Tap a phrase to hear Ukrainian speech. Play category reads the ten phrases in order. Latin letters provide a reading aid; listen to the audio for pronunciation. “y” often represents Ukrainian и; “h” represents г and “kh” represents х.
Make the phrase your own. ___ marks a word you supply. Play the phrase, then tap one of its nine endings to hear that word. Swipe left or right on mobile, or select “Show 6 more” on desktop. The completed sentence appears in the player above; “Hear ending” repeats only the chosen ending. Ukrainian word endings may change: “I don’t speak Ukrainian” is Я не говорю українською, while “I’m learning Ukrainian” is Я вивчаю українську. For “nearest,” use найближчий, найближча, or найближче to match the noun. Polite ви forms are used for addressing people; translations express the natural meaning rather than matching every word.

Learning Ukrainian Introductions & Personal Identity

Introductions help you share basic information and learn about someone else. Use the sentence blanks and suggested endings to practise names, places and personal details.

How to practise

  1. Listen to each Ukrainian expression before repeating it.
  2. Try the interactive lesson, then use the reference below to review spelling and meaning.
  3. Return to the category regularly and test the words without relying on the English.

Vocabulary reference

All phrases categories

Як вас звати? — What is your name?

Reading guide: Yak vas zvaty?

Мене звати ___. — My name is ___.

Reading guide: Mene zvaty ___.

Приємно познайомитися. — Nice to meet you.

Reading guide: Pryyemno poznayomytysya.

Звідки ви? — Where are you from?

Reading guide: Zvidky vy?

Я з ___. — I’m from ___.

Reading guide: Ya z ___.

Де ви живете? — Where do you live?

Reading guide: De vy zhyvete?

Я живу в ___. — I live in ___.

Reading guide: Ya zhyvu v ___.

Скільки вам років? — How old are you?

Reading guide: Skilky vam rokiv?

Чим ви займаєтеся? — What do you do?

Reading guide: Chym vy zaymayetesya?

Ви звідси? — Are you from here?

Reading guide: Vy zvidsy?