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The English word 'and' is expressed in Ukrainian using і, й or та.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| і | i | [i] (narrow) |
| й | j | [j] (narrow) |
| та | ta | [ta] (narrow) |
These words are conjunctions used to connect two similar words or phrases.
Which one should you use?
The form та is often used to add emphasis or to connect words in a more rhythmic or poetic way, and can also mean 'but' in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form й is used instead of і when the preceding word ends in a vowel to avoid a hiatus.
How do you pronounce it?
i
Did you know?
- The word і can function as a primal interjection, used to express sudden pain, fear, or surprise, much like an English speaker might cry out 'Ah!'
- While та connects words, it can also function as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that one' when referring to a feminine noun.
- When used as a particle at the beginning of a sentence, та can act as a conversational 'well' or 'now', serving to set the tone for a complaint or a correction.
Examples in context
- А як там Том?And how's Tom?This sentence shows how to use та to ask a follow-up question.Tatoeba #11472494 by deniko, translation #11472425 by shekitten
- Я чекав і чекав.I waited and waited.This sentence demonstrates the use of і to show repeated action.Tatoeba #575180 by aandrusiak, translation #259299 by Zifre
- Сума 5 та 3 – 8.The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.This sentence illustrates how to use та to connect numbers in a mathematical context.Tatoeba #1640118 by deniko, translation #1019878 by CM
- Я люблю читати і писати.I love to read and write.
- Він щирий і талановитий.He is sincere and talented.
- Вона говорить англійською та французькою.She speaks English and French.
- Я не люблю вечірки, а ви?I don't like parties, and you?
- Давай підемо до кінотеатру, а потім на обід.Let's go to the cinema, and then for lunch.
- Він знає англійську й німецьку.He knows English and German.
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Example conversation
Olena and Dmytro are shopping for groceries.
- Олена OlenaНам потрібні хліб і молоко.Nam potribni khlib i moloko.We need bread and milk.
- Дмитро DmytroА що ще купити?A shcho shche kupyty?And what else should we buy?
- Олена OlenaМожливо, яблука і сік.Mozhlyvo, yabluka i sik.Maybe apples and juice.
- Дмитро DmytroДобре, я все покладу в кошик.Dobre, ya vse pokladu v koshyk.Good, I will put everything in the basket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries і, й, та, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
