м'ячі
m'yachi
The Ukrainian word for balls is м'ячі (m'yachi).
In a slang context, м'ячі is used to refer to testicles.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
Which one should you use?
While м'ячі is the slang term for testicles, the term Кулі refers to formal spherical objects such as billiard balls or decorative ornaments. Additionally, Яйця is an informal way to refer to balls, though it literally translates to eggs.
How do you pronounce it?
m'yachi
Did you know?
- While м'ячі refers to sports balls, the word куля is used for both 'bullets' and 'solid balls'. This means a person referring to a cannonball is using the same word as someone talking about a rifle shot.
- The word м'ячі is a plural form of м'яч, which shares a root with the Ukrainian word for 'soft' or 'supple'.
- In Ukrainian, the word яйця is used in the idiom мати яйця to describe a man with courage. It is the exact equivalent of the English phrase 'having balls'.
Examples in context
- На газоні два м'ячі.There are two balls on the pitch.This sentence shows the use of м'ячі in the context of sports equipment.Tatoeba #11826780 by deniko, translation #11825503 by sundown
- М'ячі круглі.Balls are round.This sentence describes the shape of м'ячі.Tatoeba #6471088 by deniko, translation #33654 by CK
- Усі м'ячі жовті.All of the balls are yellow.This sentence describes the color of м'ячі.Tatoeba #6667328 by deniko, translation #434178 by lukaszpp
- У футболі використовують м'ячі різного розміру.In football, they use balls of different sizes.
- Оце маєш яйця!You've got balls!
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Example conversation
Serhiy is complaining about a sports injury to Olena.
- Сергій SerhiiЯ отримав удар по м'ячах.Ya otrymav udar po m'yachakh.I took a hit to the balls.
- Олена OlenaОй, це має бути дуже боляче!Oy, tse maye buty duzhe bolyache!Oh, that must be very painful!
- Сергій SerhiiТак, мої м'ячі досі ниють.Tak, moyi m'yachi dosi nyut.Yes, my balls are still aching.
- Олена OlenaТобі варто звернутися до лікаря.Tobi varto zvernutysya do likarya.You should see a doctor.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
