Вели́кдень
Velýkdenʹmasculine
Easter in Ukrainian is Вели́кдень (Velýkdenʹ). It is also spelled Велиґдень (Velygdenʹ). Wiktionary also lists Па́ска (Páska) and Па́сха (Pásxa).
Meaning: Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Вели́кдень | Velýkdenʹ | masculine | |
| Па́ска | Páska | feminine | |
| Па́сха | Pásxa | feminine | |
| Велиґдень | Velygdenʹ | [ʋeˈɫɪɡdenʲ] (narrow) | masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to the Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What does it mean word for word?
Вели́кдень is a compound word consisting of великий, meaning great and день, meaning day.
Which one should you use?
Вели́кдень refers to the holiday itself. In everyday speech, people often use Па́ска to refer to the holiday, though Па́ска is also the specific name for the traditional Easter bread. Па́сха is a more formal or strictly religious term for the holiday.
How does it change in a sentence?
Вели́кдень and its alternative spelling Велиґдень are masculine nouns. Па́ска and Па́сха are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
Velýkdenʹ
Did you know?
- The word Па́ска is related to the Hebrew word Pesach, meaning 'Passover'. This reflects the historical connection between the Jewish Passover and the Christian celebration of the resurrection.
- Ukrainian Easter traditions include писанки, intricately decorated eggs written with wax. These are not just painted but 'written' using a tool called a писалка to create symbolic patterns.
- Ukraine often celebrates Вели́кдень on a different date than Western countries. This is because the Ukrainian Orthodox Church traditionally follows the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar.
Examples in context
- Я хочу побажати вам щасливого Великодня!I want to wish you a happy Easter!
- Ми святкуємо Вели́кдень у родині.My svyatkuuemo Velykden u rodyni.We celebrate Easter with the family.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Easter” translations and entries Велиґдень, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
