квасоля
kvasolya
The Ukrainian word for beans is квасоля (kvasolya).
This word refers to the edible seeds of various plants in the legume family.
How does it change in a sentence?
квасоля is a feminine noun. When you use it as the direct object of a verb, such as in the sentence 'I eat beans', the form changes to квасолю. If you are using the genitive case, for example after words meaning 'a lot of' or 'without', the word changes to квасолі.
How do you pronounce it?
kvasolya
Did you know?
- In Ukraine, квасоля is a centerpiece of Lenten cooking, where it serves as a primary protein substitute for meat to follow Orthodox fasting guidelines.
- The word квасоля is borrowed from the Polish word 'fasola', which ultimately traces back to the Ancient Greek word φάσηλος.
- While English speakers always say 'beans' in the plural, the Ukrainian word квасоля is a collective noun that remains singular regardless of the quantity.
Examples in context
- Квасоля містить багато заліза.Beans have a lot of iron.This sentence is useful for stating the nutritional content of квасоля.Tatoeba #8927532 by deniko, translation #8927314 by carlosalberto
- Тому подобається квасоля.Tom likes beans.This sentence is useful for expressing a person's preference for квасоля.Tatoeba #5730653 by deniko, translation #2867046 by Amastan
- Я люблю їсти боби з вечерею.I enjoy eating beans with dinner.
- Боби є важливим джерелом білка.Beans are an important source of protein.
- Мені подобається біла квасоля.Meni podobaietsia bila kvasolia.I like white beans.
Example conversation
Serhiy and Mariia are planning dinner.
- Сергій SerhiiЩо ми приготуємо на вечерю?Shcho my pryhotuvymo na vecheryu?What shall we cook for dinner?
- Марія MariiaДавай приготуємо суп, де є квасоля.Davay pryhotuvymo sup, de ye kvasolya.Let's make a soup that has beans.
- Сергій SerhiiЦе чудова ідея, Маріє.Tse chudova ideya, Mariye.That is a great idea, Mariia.
- Марія MariiaТоді я дістану продукти.Todi ya distanu produkty.Then I will get the ingredients.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries квасоля, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
