Боже, благослови Україну
Bozhe, blahoslovy Ukrainu
The English phrase "God bless ukraine" is translated into Ukrainian as Боже, благослови Україну (Bozhe, blahoslovy Ukrainu).
This phrase is a prayer or an expression of hope that divine protection and favor will be granted to the country of Ukraine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the following parts: Боже is the vocative form of Бог (God), used when addressing God directly. благослови is the imperative form of the verb meaning to bless. And Україну is the accusative case of Україна (Ukraine).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, several grammatical shifts occur from the standard nominative forms. The word Боже is the vocative case of Бог, which is used specifically when addressing God directly in prayer or exclamation. Because Ukraine is the direct object of the blessing, the word for Ukraine changes from the nominative Україна to the accusative Україну.
How do you pronounce it?
Bozhe, blahoslovy Ukrainu
Did you know?
- The verb благослови shares a root with the word слово, meaning 'word'. To bless something in Ukrainian is literally to 'speak a good word' over it.
- While Боже is used here in a prayer, the same word is frequently used as a secular exclamation of shock or frustration, much like the English 'Oh my God'.
- The noun form for 'blessing' благословення is traditionally used not only in church rites but also during ancient family farewells when a child leaves home.
Examples in context
- Бажаю, щоб Бог благословив Україну і подарував їй мир.I wish for God to bless Ukraine and grant it peace.
- Нехай Бог благословить Україну здоров'ям та процвітанням.May God bless Ukraine with health and prosperity.
- Боже, благослови Україну.Bozhe, blahoslovy Ukrainu.God bless Ukraine.
- Ми молимося: Боже, благослови Україну!My molymosya: Bozhe, blahoslovy Ukrainu!We pray: God bless Ukraine!
- Боже, благослови Україну та її людей.Bozhe, blahoslovy Ukrainu ta yiyi lyudei.God bless Ukraine and its people.
Example conversation
Two friends are standing in a quiet park after a community event.
- Ірина IrynaСьогодні був важкий день.Siohodni buv vazhkyi den.Today was a hard day.
- Олександр OleksandrТак, але ми сильні. Боже, благослови Україну!Tak, ale my silni. Bozhe, blahoslovy Ukrainu!Yes, but we are strong. God bless Ukraine!
- Ірина IrynaАмінь. Бережи себе, Олександре.Amin. Berezhy sebe, Oleksandre.Amen. Take care of yourself, Oleksandr.
- Олександр OleksandrДякую, Ірино. До зустрічі.Diakuia, Iryno. Do zustrichi.Thank you, Iryna. See you later.
