ліжко
lizhko
The English word "bed" is translated into Ukrainian as ліжко (lizhko).
ліжко refers to the piece of furniture used for sleeping.
Meaning: piece of furniture (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word 'Ліжечко' is a diminutive form of 'ліжко' used in an affectionate or playful manner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ліжко is ліжка. When used as a direct object (e.g., 'I see the bed'), the form ліжко remains unchanged because it is an inanimate neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
lizhko
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian folklore and superstitions, it is often considered bad luck to sit on the corner of a ліжко because it may prevent a person from getting married.
- If you are talking about a 'bed' in a garden, such as a 'flower bed', Ukrainians do not use the word ліжко, but instead use terms related to 'rows' or 'beds' of soil.
- In traditional Ukrainian rural homes, the ліжко was often a large wooden platform filled with hay and covered with mattresses.
Examples in context
- Я піду в ліжко.I'm going to go to bed.This sentence shows how to express the intention of going to bed using ліжко.Tatoeba #8095868 by deniko, translation #2546606 by CK
- Том ліг у ліжко.Tom got into bed.This sentence demonstrates the action of getting into bed using ліжко.Tatoeba #5707051 by lingvokrolik, translation #1093958 by CK
- Під ліжком є кіт.There is a cat under the bed.This sentence shows how to describe an object located under the bed using ліжко.Tatoeba #5928645 by deniko, translation #33972 by CK
- Ліжко в спальні дуже зручне.The bed in the bedroom is very comfortable.
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Example conversation
Serhii and Olena are discussing furniture for a new room.
- Сергій SerhiiЦе ліжко занадто велике для кімнати.Tse lizhko zanadto velyke dlya kimnaty.This bed is too big for the room.
- Олена OlenaТак, нам потрібне менше ліжко.Tak, nam potribne menshe lizhko.Yes, we need a smaller bed.
- Сергій SerhiiЯке ліжко тобі подобається більше?Yake lizhko tobi podobayet'sya bil'she?Which bed do you like more?
- Олена OlenaМені подобається те біле ліжко.Meni podobayet'sya te bile lizhko.I like that white bed.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
