смачни́й
smačnýj
The English word "delicious" is translated into Ukrainian as смачни́й (smačnýj). Wiktionary also lists до́брий (dóbryj).
Meaning: pleasing to taste (adj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| смачни́й | smačnýj |
| до́брий | dóbryj |
The primary way to describe something that is pleasing to taste is using the adjective смачний.
Which one should you use?
While смачний is used specifically to describe the taste of food, the related word до́брий can also mean "good" in a much broader, general sense.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Central Ukraine, the colloquial exclamation Смакота! is used to mean "delicious!"
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective смачний changes its ending to match the gender of the noun it describes. For example, use the feminine form смачна or the neuter form смачне.
How do you pronounce it?
smačnýj
Did you know?
- While смачний describes taste, Ukrainians use the word смак to refer to both 'taste' and 'style' or 'aesthetic sense'. Calling someone's choice of clothes зі смаком means they have 'good taste'.
- When someone says Смакота! you can respond with На здоров’я! which is the standard way to say 'to your health' or 'enjoy your meal'.
- In many parts of Ukraine, if you want to express that something is extremely tasty, you might use the word апети́тний which literally means 'appetizing'. It is used more to describe the visual appeal and the way a dish makes you crave it.
Example sentences for Ukrainian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delicious” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
