прекра́сний
prekrásnyj
The English word 'great' can be translated into Ukrainian in several ways, with the default form being прекра́сний (prekrásnyj). Wiktionary also lists чудо́вий (čudóvyj) and чуде́сний (čudésnyj).
Meaning: very good (adj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| прекра́сний | prekrásnyj |
| чудо́вий | čudóvyj |
| чуде́сний | čudésnyj |
These terms are used to describe something that is very good. While the forms provided are adjectives, the word Круто is a slang expression meaning 'cool' or 'awesome' and Супер is an informal borrowed word used to express greatness or excellence.
Which one should you use?
While all three words mean 'great', чудо́вий is more closely linked to the concept of a 'wonder' than the others.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using прекра́сний to describe nouns, the ending must match the gender and number: for a feminine noun, use прекра́сна. For a neuter noun, use прекра́сне. And for plural nouns, use прекра́сні.
How do you pronounce it?
prekrásnyj
Did you know?
- The slang term Круто means 'great' or 'cool', but its literal meaning is 'steep' or ' круто' (as in a steep slope). It is a common way for young people to express that something is awesome.
- While чудо́вий means 'great' or 'wonderful', it shares the same root as the word for 'miracle', which is чу́до.
- To describe a person of 'great' character or historical importance, Ukrainians use вели́кий, which refers to scale and fame rather than just being 'good'.
Examples in context
- Він виконав велику роботу.He did a great job.
- Цей фільм був крутий!This movie was great!
- Ти – супер!You are great!
- Його досягнення справді вражають!His achievements are truly impressive!
Example conversation
Dmytro and Iryna are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- Дмитро DmytroПодивись, це прекра́сний пейзаж!Podyvys, tse prekrasnyi peizazh!Look, this is a great landscape!
- Ірина IrynaТак, кольори дуже яскраві.Tak, kolory duzhe yaskravi.Yes, the colors are very bright.
- Дмитро DmytroЯ хочу купити цю картину.Ya khochu kupyty tsyu kartynu.I want to buy this painting.
- Ірина IrynaЦе буде чудова ідея, Дмитре.Tse bude chudova ideya, Dmytre.That would be a great idea, Dmytro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “great” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
