танець
tanets
The English word 'dance' is translated into Ukrainian as танець (tanets).
танець is a noun used to refer to a dance, such as a specific sequence of movements or a formal dance event.
Meaning: move rhythmically to music (verb)
Which one should you use?
While танець refers to a specific dance or a formal dance, the related form танок is often used to refer to the general activity or a folk dance.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun танець is related to the verb танцювати, which is the form used to express the action of dancing.
How do you pronounce it?
tanets
Did you know?
- The etymology of танець links it back to the Dutch word deinzen, which means 'to sway' or 'to oscillate', suggesting the very roots of the word are about rhythmic swaying rather than choreographed steps.
- While танець is the standard noun, the word танок can also refer to a village dance floor or a traditional social gathering where people meet to dance.
- In many traditional Ukrainian contexts, the act of 'dancing' is often inextricably linked to the word гулянка, which refers to a large-scale communal celebration or party.
Examples in context
- Том запросив Мері на танець.Tom asked Mary to dance.This sentence shows how to use танець when someone is invited to a dance.Tatoeba #5819938 by deniko, translation #2821561 by CK
- Ти мені подаруєш цей танець?May I have this dance?This sentence illustrates a request for a dance using танець.Tatoeba #6677372 by deniko, translation #56533 by CK
- Кіт за пліт, а миші в танець.If the cat is outside, the mice dance on the table.This sentence demonstrates the use of танець in a metaphorical or descriptive context.Tatoeba #5128258 by deniko, translation #780848 by ingenius000
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Example conversation
At a party with music playing.
- Олександр OleksandrІрино, ходімо в танець!Irino, khodimo v tanets!Iryna, let's dance!
- Ірина IrynaЯ з радістю піду в танець.Ya z radistyu pidu v tanets.I would be happy to dance.
- Олександр OleksandrЦей танець дуже повільний.Tsei tanets duzhe povilnyi.This dance is very slow.
- Ірина IrynaМені подобається цей танець.Meni podobaietsia tsei tanets.I like this dance.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries танець, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
