ві́сім
vísim
The English word eight is translated into Ukrainian as ві́сім (vísim). If unsure, use ві́сім. Wiktionary also lists во́сьмеро (vósʹmero).
Meaning: cardinal number 8 (num)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ві́сім | vísim | |
| во́сьмеро | vósʹmero | collective, numeral |
The term ві́сім is used as a cardinal number for counting objects or stating the number itself. You can also use the related noun ві́сімка to refer to the digit 8 or a playing card with the value eight.
Which one should you use?
While ві́сім is the standard cardinal number used for counting, the form во́сьмеро is a collective numeral. во́сьмеро is used to denote a group of eight people or things, often appearing in traditional or poetic contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form ві́сім is used for counting objects or stating the number itself.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is vísim.
Did you know?
- The Ukrainian word ві́сім shares a common ancient root with the English 'eight' and German 'acht', tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *oktō.
- Using во́сьмеро when counting inanimate objects like stones would sound grammatically strange, as it is traditionally reserved for people or things acting as a unit.
- The collective form во́сьмеро is often found in folk songs and traditional poetry, making it sound more rhythmic and archaic than the standard ві́сім.
Example sentences for Ukrainian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eight” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
