бабуся і дідусь
babusya i didus
The English phrase "grandma and grandpa" is translated into Ukrainian as бабуся і дідусь (babusya i didus).
This phrase is used to refer to the parents of one's father or mother.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form бабуся і дідусь is an informal and affectionate way for both children and adults to refer to their grandparents.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default phrase бабуся і дідусь uses the nominative case for both nouns. However, if the phrase is used as the object of a preposition, such as with the words 'to' or 'with', it changes to бабусі і дідуся in the genitive case.
How do you pronounce it?
babusya i didus
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian culture, бабуся often implies more than just a familial role, as the grandmother is traditionally the primary keeper of folk recipes and household wisdom.
- The words бабуся and дідусь both use diminutive suffixes, which are used in Ukrainian to express warmth and affection rather than just small size.
- While бабуся is the sweet term for 'grandma', the root word баба can be used as a blunt or slightly disrespectful way to describe an older woman.
Examples in context
- Мої бабуся і дідусь живуть у селі.Moyi babusia i didus' zhivut' u seli.My grandma and grandpa live in the village.
- Бабуся і дідусь прийшли до нас у гості.Babusia i didus' pryishly do nas u hosti.Grandma and grandpa came to visit us.
Example conversation
Serhii and Olena are talking about their weekend plans.
- Сергій SerhiiКуди ти поїдеш на вихідні?Kudy ty poїdesh na vykhidni?Where are you going for the weekend?
- Олена OlenaМене чекають бабуся і дідусь.Mene chekaiut babusia i didus.Grandma and grandpa are waiting for me.
- Сергій SerhiiЦе чудово, бажаю гарної поїздки!Tse chudovo, bazhaïu harnoi poїzdky!That's wonderful, have a great trip!
- Олена OlenaДякую, Сергію!Diakuiu, Serhiiu!Thank you, Serhii!
