англі́йська мо́ва
anhlíjsʹka móvafeminine
The phrase English in Ukrainian is англі́йська мо́ва (anhlíjsʹka móva). Wiktionary also lists англі́йська (anhlíjsʹka).
Meaning: the English language (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| англі́йська мо́ва | anhlíjsʹka móva | feminine |
| англі́йська | anhlíjsʹka | feminine |
You can use the full phrase to be grammatically complete or the shortened version in casual speech.
Which one should you use?
англі́йська мо́ва is the complete phrase for the English language, whereas the single word англі́йська is a shortened version used to refer to the language itself. To describe things such as 'English culture' or 'English tea', you would use the adjective англі́йський or англі́йська.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase англі́йська мо́ва is a grammatically complete noun phrase. In informal settings, англі́йська can stand alone to mean the language.
How do you pronounce it?
anhlíjsʹka móva
Did you know?
- The word мо́ва is a powerful cultural symbol in Ukraine, representing national identity and survival. Mentioning англі́йська мо́ва in a classroom often triggers discussions about the broader importance of multilingualism in Ukrainian society.
- In Ukrainian, the word for 'language' is мо́ва, but it is also used to describe the unique 'voice' or 'manner' of a person. This makes англі́йська мо́ва not just a label for a grammar system but a description of a way of speaking.
- Because Ukrainian uses a case system, the word англі́йська will change its ending if you say something like 'I speak English' using a preposition that requires a specific grammatical case.
Examples in context
- Вона вивчає англійську мову.She is learning English.
- Цей університет пропонує спеціалізацію з англійської мови.This university offers a specialization in English language.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “english” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
