Алекс
Aleks
Алекс (Aleks) is the Ukrainian short form of the name Alexander.
Which one should you use?
Oleksandr is a common formal version of Alex in Ukrainian and Lyosha is an informal way to refer to someone named Alex.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Алекс changes to Алексом in the instrumental case, used to indicate accompaniment or the means of an action.
How do you pronounce it?
Aleks
Did you know?
- While 'Алекс' is common, many Ukrainians prefer the traditional diminutive 'Сашко' (Sashko) for someone named Oleksandr, which sounds completely different to an English ear.
- In Ukrainian culture, using the full name Олександр in a casual setting can be perceived as cold or a sign that the person is in trouble.
- The name 'Алекс' can be used for both men and women in many Western cultures, but in a Ukrainian context, it is almost exclusively perceived as a masculine diminutive.
Examples in context
- Алекс мій хлопець.I date Alex.This sentence shows how to use Алекс to identify a boyfriend.Tatoeba #8798850 by deniko, translation #8798813 by maaster
- Скільки машин у Алекса?How many cars does Alex have?This sentence demonstrates the use of the name in a possessive context.Tatoeba #7743980 by deniko, translation #67111 by CN
- Моє ім'я Алекс.My name is Alex.This sentence shows how to introduce yourself using Алекс.Tatoeba #7844350 by deniko, translation #7843484 by RobinvanderVliet
- Доброго дня, пане Олександре.Good day, Mr. Oleksandr.
- Шановний пане Олексію, вас запросили на важливу зустріч.Dear Mr. Oleksiy, you have been invited to an important meeting.
- Привіт, Лесу!Hi, Les!
- Я прийду до тебе в гості завтра.I will come to your place tomorrow.
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Example conversation
Irina is introducing her friend to Alexander.
- Ірина IrynaПривіт, Олександр! Це мій друг Алекс.Pryvit, Oleksandr! Tse miy druh Aleks.Hi, Oleksandr! This is my friend Alex.
- Олександр OleksandrПривіт, Алекса приємно зустріти.Pryvit, Aleksa pryyemno zustrity.Hi, it is nice to meet Alex.
- Ірина IrynaАлекс щойно приїхав з Лондона.Aleks shchoyno pryyikhav z Londona.Alex just arrived from London.
- Олександр OleksandrВітаю в Україні, Алекса!Vitayu v Ukraini, Aleksa!Welcome to Ukraine, Alex!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
