Діана
Diana
Діана is the Ukrainian translation of the female given name Diana.
An informal variation, Діанка, can be used to add an affectionate touch, typically among family members or close friends.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Діанка is a more informal, affectionate version.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Diana.
Did you know?
- Although it is a global name, Діана gained a surge of popularity in Ukraine during the late 20th century, partly influenced by the global fame of Princess Diana.
- When calling out to a Діана to get her attention, Ukrainians use the vocative case, changing the name to Діано.
- If you were to use the even more informal and 'cute' version, you might hear Діаночка. This adds an extra layer of tenderness than the standard diminutive.
Examples in context
- Діана виглядала шокованою.Diana looked shocked.This sentence is useful for seeing how the name Діана is used as a subject in a sentence.Tatoeba #5827324 by MaxUA, translation #5826972 by Hybrid
- Діана є дуже талановитоюDiana is very talented.
- Я люблю ДіанкуI love Diana (affectionate form).
- Діана прийшла сьогодні раніше.Diana pryishla siohodni ranishe.Diana arrived earlier today.
- Чи знаєш ти, де Діана?Chy znayesh ty, de Diana?Do you know where Diana is?
Example conversation
Oleksandr and Olena are talking about their mutual friend.
- Олександр OleksandrТи бачила сьогодні Діану?Ty bachyla syohodni Dianu?Did you see Diana today?
- Олена OlenaНі, я не бачила Діану.Ni, ya ne bachyla Dianu.No, I didn't see Diana.
- Олександр OleksandrДіана обіцяла зателефонувати мені.Diana obitsyala zatelefonuvaty meni.Diana promised to call me.
- Олена OlenaМожливо, Діана зараз зайнята.Mozhlyvo, Diana zaraz zaynyata.Maybe Diana is busy now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
