також
takozh
The English word 'also' is translated into Ukrainian as також (takozh).
також is used to mean 'also'. Unlike English, where 'also' is often placed before the main verb, також is highly flexible in Ukrainian and can be placed anywhere in the sentence for emphasis, though it most commonly follows the word it modifies.
What does it mean word for word?
The word також is composed of the adverb так (so/thus) and the particle ж (or же), which functions as an emphatic particle.
Which one should you use?
While також is slightly more formal, теж is a very common synonym used in everyday speech to mean 'also' or 'too'. Additionally, Крім того translates to 'in addition' or 'besides' and Додатково means 'additionally' or 'furthermore'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word теж is a shortened, more colloquial form of також and is frequently used in spoken Ukrainian.
How do you pronounce it?
takozh
Did you know?
- The emphatic particle ж inside також can be added to many other Ukrainian words to express surprise, insistence or irritation.
- The word також has many linguistic 'cousins' in neighboring countries, such as the Polish word także, which share the same historical roots.
- Ukrainian allows you to place також at the very beginning of a sentence to create a dramatic bridge between two ideas, a move that often feels awkward with 'also' in English.
Examples in context
- Том також там був.Tom was also there.This sentence shows how to use також to indicate someone was also present.Tatoeba #1579917 by deniko, translation #36989 by CK
- Я також це зробив.I also did that.This sentence demonstrates using також to express that an action was also performed.Tatoeba #5975746 by deniko, translation #5975697 by CK
- Я також хочу знати!I also want to know!This sentence shows the use of також to express a desire to also know something.Tatoeba #5777374 by deniko, translation #516604 by kebukebu
- Вона розмовляє англійською, українською і також французькою.She speaks English, Ukrainian, and also French.
- Він не тільки талановитий музикант, але ще й відмінний письменник.He is not only a talented musician but also an excellent writer.
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Example conversation
Serhiy and Mariia are discussing what to buy at the store.
- Сергій SerhiiКупи, будь ласка, свіжий хліб.Kupy, bud laska, svizhyy khlib.Please buy some fresh bread.
- Марія MariiaДобре, а що ще потрібно?Dobre, a shcho shche potribno?Okay, and what else is needed?
- Сергій SerhiiНам також потрібне молоко.Nam takozh potribne moloko.We also need milk.
- Марія MariiaЗрозумів, я все куплю.Zrozumiv, ya vse kuplyu.Understood, I will buy everything.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
