дивовижний
dyvovyzhnyy
The English word "amazing" is translated into Ukrainian as дивовижний (dyvovyzhnyy).
дивовижний is used to describe something that possesses uniquely wonderful qualities.
Meaning: possessing uniquely wonderful qualities (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, дивовижний must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use дивовижна for feminine nouns, дивовижне for neuter nouns and дивовижні for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
dyvovyzhnyy
Did you know?
- While дивовижний means 'amazing', the related word дивно can also mean 'strange' or 'weird'. Depending on the context, describing something as 'amazing' can sometimes imply it is unsettlingly odd.
- While 'amazing' in English can sometimes be used sarcastically, using дивовижний for sarcasm is much less common and can feel unnatural in Ukrainian.
- In Ukrainian folklore, the word диво is often used to describe mythical creatures or supernatural phenomena that defy the laws of nature.
Examples in context
- Це був дивовижний фільм!It was an amazing movie.This sentence shows how to describe an amazing movie using дивовижний.Tatoeba #5224964 by deniko, translation #4530023 by CK
- Це був дивовижний вечір.It was an amazing evening.This sentence shows how to describe an amazing evening using дивовижний.Tatoeba #5900705 by deniko, translation #3733827 by CK
- Це дивовижний збіг обставин.This is an amazing coincidence.This sentence shows how to describe an amazing coincidence using дивовижний.Tatoeba #12222382 by deniko, translation #12221237 by CK
- Твій талант є дивовижним!Your talent is marvellous!
- Це було чудове свято!It was a wonderful celebration!
- Ти бачив новий фільм? Він був просто крутий!Have you seen the new movie? It was just awesome!
- Вечірка була просто здоровська!The party was simply amazing!
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Example conversation
Dmytro and Iryna are looking at a mountain view.
- Дмитро DmytroПодивись, який дивовижний краєвид!Podyvys', yakyy dyvovyzhnyi kraievyd!Look, what an amazing view!
- Ірина IrynaТак, це просто неймовірно.Tak, tse prosto neimo-virno.Yes, it is simply incredible.
- Дмитро DmytroЦе справді дивовижне місце.Tse spravdi dyvovyzhne mistse.This is truly an amazing place.
- Ірина IrynaЯ рада, що ми сюди приїхали.Ya rada, shcho my syudy pry-ikhaly.I am glad we came here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
