а́нгел
ánhelmasculine
The English word "angel" is translated into Ukrainian as а́нгел (ánhel). Wiktionary also lists я́нгол (jánhol).
Meaning: messenger from a deity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| а́нгел | ánhel | masculine |
| я́нгол | jánhol | colloquial, masculine, regional |
The term refers to a messenger from a deity.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form а́нгел is the standard term, while я́нгол is a colloquial variant.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The standard form is а́нгел, but you may encounter endearing, informal diminutive forms such as Ангелочок or Ангелюшка when expressing affection. The form я́нгол is considered colloquial.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form я́нгол is used in certain regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the singular, the genitive case form is а́нгела, which is used to indicate possession or follows certain prepositions.
How do you pronounce it?
ánhel
Did you know?
- In some traditional Ukrainian villages, the term ангел is closely linked to the concept of a 'name day', which celebrates the saint or angel associated with a person's name.
- The variation я́нгол is not just colloquial but reflects an older linguistic tradition that mirrors the pronunciation found in some other Slavic languages.
- The diminutive Ангелюшка uses a suffix that expresses deep tenderness, which is a distinct feature of Ukrainian emotional expression that English lacks a single word for.
Examples in context
- Мій маленький ангелочокMy little angel
- Він був справжнім а́нгелом для мене.Vin buv spravžnim an'gelom dlya mene.He was a true angel to me.
- Я бачив а́нгела у своєму сні.Ya bachyv an'gela u svoemu sni.I saw an angel in my dream.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angel” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
