хороший пес
khoroshyi pes
The English phrase "good dog" is translated into Ukrainian as хороший пес (khoroshyi pes).
The phrase хороший пес is used to describe a dog that is well-behaved or obedient. When praising a dog for doing something well, Ukrainians often use the word молодець (good boy / well done) instead of a literal translation of "good dog".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are using the phrase as a direct object (e.g., "I see a good dog"), the form changes to хорошого пса.
How do you pronounce it?
khoroshyi pes
Did you know?
- The word пес can also be used as a harsh insult in certain slang contexts, similar to how 'dog' or 'hound' might be used in English to describe a person with poor character.
- In many Ukrainian households, people use the word цуцик to address small or cute dogs, which sounds much more affectionate than the literal хороший пес.
- The word пес is often considered more literary or slightly more formal than the much more common everyday word for dog, собака.
Examples in context
- Ти – відмінний собака! Всі повинні пишатися тобою!You are an excellent dog! Everyone should be proud of you!
- Ти справді хороший пес.Ty spravdi khoroshyi pes.You are truly a good dog.
- Мій хороший пес сидить тихо.Mii khoroshyi pes sydyt' tykho.My good dog sits quietly.
- Він такий хороший пес сьогодні.Vin takyi khoroshyi pes siohodni.He is such a good dog today.
Example conversation
In a living room, Maria is training her puppy.
- Марія MariiaДивись, він виконав команду!Dyvys', vin vykonav komandu!Look, he followed the command!
- Олександр OleksandrТак, це дуже хороший пес.Tak, tse duzhe khoroshyi pes.Yes, he is a very good dog.
- Марія MariiaВін такий слухняний з тобою, Олександре.Vin takyi slukhniany z toboyu, Oleksandre.He is so obedient with you, Oleksandre.
- Олександр OleksandrМи багато тренувалися разом.My bahato trenuvalysya razom.We have trained a lot together.
