тро́хи
tróxy
The English phrase "a little" can be translated into Ukrainian using тро́хи (tróxy) or трі́шки.
Meaning: to a small extent or degree (adv)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| тро́хи | tróxy |
| трі́шки | tríšky |
Both words are adverbs used to indicate that something is occurring to a small extent or degree.
Which one should you use?
While both mean "a little", трі́шки is often perceived as slightly more colloquial or diminutive than тро́хи, often carrying the sense of "a little bit" or "a tiny bit".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, тро́хи does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it might be describing in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
tróxy
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian, the diminutive form трі́шки can be used to make a request sound much more polite or endearing, effectively acting as a linguistic 'softener'.
- To say 'a little bit' in a more emphatic or playful way, Ukrainians sometimes use the word трі́шки-трі́шки, repeating the word for added effect.
- The suffix in трі́шки is a classic example of a diminutive suffix used throughout Slavic languages to express affection or smallness.
Examples in context
- Чи можете ви допомогти мені трохи?Can you help me a little?
- Мені потрібно трошечки цукру, будь ласка.I need a little sugar, please.
- Я б трошки відпочив.I'd like to rest a little.
- Мені трошки холодно.I'm a little cold.
- Я тро́хи втомився.Ya trokhy vtomyvsya.I am a little tired.
- Ми тро́хи зачекаємо.My trokhy zachekamo.We will wait a little.
Example conversation
Oleksandr and Mariia are talking in a cafe.
- Олександр OleksandrТи тро́хи роздратована?Ty trokhy rozdratovana?Are you a little irritated?
- Марія MariiaНі, я просто тро́хи розгублена.Ni, ya prosto trokhy rozhublena.No, I am just a little confused.
- Олександр OleksandrЯ можу тобі допомогти?Ya mozhu tobi dopomohty?Can I help you?
- Марія MariiaТак, будь ласка, допоможи мені.Tak, bud laska, dopomozhy meni.Yes, please help me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “a little” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
