шибеник
shybenyk
The English word 'brat' can be translated into Ukrainian as шибеник (shybenyk).
The term шибеник is used to describe a selfish, spoiled or unruly child.
Meaning: a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Western Ukraine, it is common to hear the term Братцю used informally between friends or siblings.
How do you pronounce it?
shybenyk
Did you know?
- The word 'brat' in English and the Ukrainian word for brother, брат, look similar but have no linguistic connection to the Ukrainian 'brat' (spoiled child) concept of шибеник.
- While шибеник describes a brat, calling someone a розпещений child focuses specifically on the 'spoiled' aspect, often implying the parents are the ones at fault.
- In some regions, the word бешкетник is used instead of шибеник to describe a child who is more of a prankster than a selfish brat.
Examples in context
- Ти поводишся, як зіпсований шибеник.You're behaving like a spoilt brat.This sentence is useful for describing someone behaving like a spoilt brat using шибеник.Tatoeba #5901351 by deniko, translation #5828396 by OsoHombre
- Хто цей шибеник?Who is this brat?This sentence is useful for asking who a certain brat is using шибеник.Tatoeba #5925283 by deniko, translation #5128532 by mailohilohi
- Повернися, малий шибенику!Come back here, you little brat!This sentence is useful for calling out to a little brat using шибеник.Tatoeba #6477003 by deniko, translation #5353436 by mailohilohi
- Він – мій брат.He is my brother.
- Спасибі, братику!Thanks, little brother!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Natalia is complaining to Dmytro about her nephew's behavior.
- Дмитро DmytroМій племінник знову розбив вазу.Miy pleminnyk znovu rozbyv vazu.My nephew broke the vase again.
- Наталія NataliiaВін справжній шибеник, коли хоче чогось.Vin spravzhniy shybenyk, koly khoche chohos.He is a real brat when he wants something.
- Дмитро DmytroТак, він зовсім не слухається.Tak, vin zovsim ne slukhayetsya.Yes, he doesn't listen at all.
- Наталія NataliiaЙому потрібна сувора дисципліна.Yomu potribna suvora dystsyplina.He needs strict discipline.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
