коро́ва
koróvafeminine
The English word "cow" is translated into Ukrainian as коро́ва (koróva).
The word коро́ва refers to an adult female of the species Bos taurus.
Meaning: adult female of species Bos taurus (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
коро́ва is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
koróva
Did you know?
- In some Ukrainian regions, calling someone a коро́ва is not just about size but is a specific insult suggesting they are slow-witted or clumsy.
- Ukrainian has a specific diminutive form коро́вочка used to address the animal with affection, which is common in rural areas where livestock are treated as family members.
- In Ukrainian folklore, the коро́ва is often seen as a symbol of maternal care and wealth, appearing in fairy tales as a magical helper that provides for the poor.
Examples in context
- Ця коро́ва дає багато молока.Tsya korova daye bahato moloka.This cow gives a lot of milk.
- Коро́ва пасеться на лузі.Korova pasets'ya na luzi.The cow is grazing in the meadow.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are standing near a farm field.
- Наталія NataliiaАндрію, подивися на ту коро́ву!Andriyu, podyvysya na tu korovu!Andriy, look at that cow!
- Андрій AndriiВона дуже велика, Наталіє.Vona duzhe velyka, Nataliye.She is very big, Nataliya.
- Наталія NataliiaВона виглядає дуже спокійною.Vona vyhlyadaye duzhe spokoynoyu.She looks very calm.
- Андрій AndriiЦе справді гарна коро́ва.Tse spravdi harna korova.That is truly a beautiful cow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cow” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
