чи́стити
čýstytyimperfective
To clean in Ukrainian is чи́стити (čýstyty). Wiktionary also lists почи́стити (počýstyty).
Meaning: (transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object (verb)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| чи́стити | čýstyty | imperfective |
| почи́стити | počýstyty | perfective |
The verb чи́стити is used to remove dirt from a place or object. Beyond cleaning surfaces, it is also the word used for the act of brushing, such as in the phrase чи́стити зу́би (to brush teeth) or peeling, such as in the phrase чи́стити ово́чі (to peel vegetables).
Which one should you use?
Use the imperfective form чи́стити for ongoing or habitual cleaning actions. Use the perfective form почи́стити to describe a completed cleaning action or a single instance of cleaning.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is čýstyty.
Did you know?
- While чи́стити means to clean, the word for a 'clean' object is чи́стий. This root is shared with the word for 'pure' or 'innocent' in a moral sense, blending physical and spiritual cleanliness.
- While чи́стити covers many types of cleaning, if you want to say you are cleaning a room or a house, Ukrainians often use the verb прибира́ти instead.
- There is a subtle distinction in nuance: чи́стити often implies a repetitive or scouring motion, whereas ми́ти is used for washing with water and soap.
Examples in context
- Просимо зберігати це приміщення чистим.Please keep this room clean.
- Ця кімната завжди виглядає свіжою та чистою.This room always looks fresh and clean.
- Ти завжди така чистуля!You are always such a neat freak!
- Цей будинок завжди виглядає гарним та чистим.This house always looks nice and clean.
- Він здатний приготувати чудову страву, а ще й після готування все прибрати. Теж не погано!He can cook a great meal and clean up everything afterward. Not bad either!
- Я збираюся чи́стити килі́м.Ya zbira-yu-sya chystyty kilyim.I am going to clean the rug.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clean” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
