мистецтво
The English phrase 'art' is translated into Ukrainian as мистецтво.
How does it change in a sentence?
мистецтво is a neuter noun. It changes to мистецтва in the genitive case, which is used after many prepositions or to indicate possession. When you want to say something is viewed or treated as art, you use the instrumental form мистецтвом. If you are referring to multiple different types of arts or crafts collectively, you can use the plural instrumental form мистецтвами.
Did you know?
- The root of мистецтво is closely related to the word for 'master' or 'craftsman', implying that art is fundamentally a skilled trade.
- While мистецтво refers to 'fine art', the word ремесло is used for 'craft' or 'trade', and the two are often contrasted in cultural discussions.
- Historically, the word connects Ukrainian culture to a broader Slavic linguistic tradition where 'art' and 'skill' were once linguistically indistinguishable.
Examples in context
- Що то є мистецтво?What is art?Tatoeba #5027223 by shanghainese, translation #1532239 by Spamster
- Я не вважаю це мистецтвом.I don't see it as art.Tatoeba #7372220 by miketheknight, translation #5105724 by Catriona
- Мене не цікавить мистецтво.I'm not interested in art.Tatoeba #8119931 by deniko, translation #6267593 by CK
- Його творчість змінює наше бачення світу.His art changes our perception of the world.
- Ми займаємося мистецтвом у вільний час.We engage in art in our free time.
- Красиве мистецтвоBeautiful art
- ЖивописPainting
- СкульптураSculpture
- 39 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Irina and Oleksandr are visiting a local gallery.
- Ірина IrynaТобі подобається це сучасне мистецтво?Tobi podobaiet'sia tse suchasne mystetstvo?Do you like this modern art?
- Олександр OleksandrТак, це дуже цікаве мистецтво.Tak, tse duzhe tsikave mystetstvo.Yes, this is very interesting art.
- Ірина IrynaЯ люблю, коли мистецтво викликає емоції.Ya liubliu, koly mystetstvo vylykaie emotsii.I love it when art evokes emotions.
- Олександр OleksandrЗгоден, Ірино, це дійсно вражає.Zhoden, Irino, tse diisno vrazhaie.I agree, Irina, this is truly impressive.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries мистецтво, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
