за́вжди
závždy
The English word "always" is translated into Ukrainian as за́вжди (závždy). Wiktionary also lists завжди́ (zavždý) and за́всіди (závsidy).
Meaning: at all times (adv)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| за́вжди | závždy |
| завжди́ | zavždý |
| за́всіди | závsidy |
| за́вше | závše |
| повсякча́с | povsjakčás |
Most forms express a general sense of always, while повсякча́с is used specifically to emphasize that an action occurs at all times or is constant and uninterrupted.
Which one should you use?
за́вжди is the standard term for 'always' in a general sense. In contrast, повсякча́с is used to emphasize the continuous, uninterrupted nature of an action, meaning 'at all times' or 'constantly'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
за́вжди is the most commonly used form in standard Ukrainian. The form за́вше is more literary or poetic, whereas за́всіди is a more colloquial or dialectal variation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form за́всіди is considered a colloquial or dialectal variation.
How do you pronounce it?
závždy
Did you know?
- The word завжди is a cognate with the Polish word zawsze, reflecting a shared Slavic root for the concept of timelessness.
- The concept of 'always' in Ukrainian can be stretched into the phrase за́вжди-за́вжди to emphasize an absolute, unbreakable certainty, much like saying 'always, always' in English.
- Depending on the region, the variant завсіди may be perceived as an archaic form of speech, making the speaker sound like a character from a traditional village folk tale.
Examples in context
- Завжди бути точним і відповідальним – ключ до успіху.Always being precise and responsible is the key to success.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “always” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
