How to Say "Glory to Ukraine" in Russian

Слава Украине

Slava Ukraine

The English phrase "glory to ukraine" is translated into Russian as Слава Украине (Slava Ukraine).

Слава Украине! is a patriotic slogan and rallying cry used to express support and pride for Ukraine.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase consists of Слава, which literally means "glory" or "fame" and Украине.

In this phrase, Украине is the dative case form of Украина, used to indicate that Ukraine is the recipient of the glory.

Slava Ukraine

The phrase is used as a political shibboleth, where the specific choice of response can signal a person's political alignment or regional loyalty.
The linguistic root of Слава is found hidden within common Slavic masculine names such as 'Stanislav' or 'Yaroslav', where the suffix directly translates to 'glory'.
While many people think of this as a modern slogan, the phrase has deep roots in Ukrainian nationalist movements and military traditions dating back over a century.

Слава Украине! Героям слава!
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!
This example shows the phrase followed by the response "Glory to the heroes!"
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Слава Украине!
Glory to Ukraine!
This example shows the standalone use of the phrase.
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Two friends are talking about their support for the country.

Екатерина Ekaterina

Я очень люблю эту страну. Слава Украине!
Ya ochen lyublyu etu stranu. Slava Ukraine!
I love this country very much. Glory to Ukraine!
Сергей Sergey

Я полностью с тобой согласен, Екатерина.
Ya polnostyu s toboy soglasen, Ekaterina.
I completely agree with you, Ekaterina.
Екатерина Ekaterina

Это важные слова для всех нас.
Eto vazhnye slova dlya vseh nas.
These are important words for all of us.
Сергей Sergey

Да, Слава Украине!
Da, Slava Ukraine!
Yes, Glory to Ukraine!

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