дохо́дити
doxódytyimperfective
In Ukrainian, the phrase 'to come' (to arrive or appear) is expressed through дохо́дити (doxódyty). Wiktionary also lists дійти́ (dijtý) and доїжджа́ти (dojiždžáty).
Meaning: to arrive, to appear (verb)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| дохо́дити | doxódyty | imperfective |
| дійти́ | dijtý | perfective |
| доїжджа́ти | dojiždžáty | imperfective |
| дої́хати | dojíxaty | perfective |
Which one should you use?
дохо́дити is an imperfective verb used specifically for arriving on foot or through a process of walking. In contrast, доїжджа́ти is the imperfective verb used when arriving by vehicle or transport. For a completed arrival via a vehicle, use the perfective form дої́хати.
How does it change in a sentence?
дохо́дити and доїжджа́ти are imperfective, while дійти́ and дої́хати are perfective.
How do you pronounce it?
doxódyty
Did you know?
- The root of дохо́дити is shared with the word до́хід, which means 'income' or 'profit'. It literally refers to that which 'comes' or reaches your pocket.
- The verb дохо́дити can be used metaphorically to mean 'to reach a certain level' or 'to get to a point' in a conversation or a state of mind.
- The prefix до- in these verbs functions to indicate reaching a limit, a goal, or a specific end point of a movement.
Examples in context
- Прийдіть сюди, будь ласка.Please come here.
- Я запрошую вас прийти на цю конференцію.I invite you to come to this conference.
- Будь ласка, прийдіть до нашої вечірки.Please come to our party.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “come” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
