привіта́ння
pryvitánnjaneuter
The English word 'greeting' is translated into Ukrainian as привіта́ння (pryvitánnja). Wiktionary also lists віта́ння (vitánnja).
Meaning: acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| привіта́ння | pryvitánnja | neuter |
| віта́ння | vitánnja | neuter |
The term refers to the acknowledgement of a person's presence or arrival.
What does it mean word for word?
привітання is derived from the verb привітати, which means to greet or to congratulate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The instrumental case form привітаннями is commonly used in formal correspondence, such as in the phrase З найкращими привітаннями (With best greetings).
How do you pronounce it?
pryvitánnja
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian culture, a greeting is often accompanied by a handshake, but it is considered a faux pas to shake hands across a threshold or doorway.
- The root of the word вітання is tied to the concept of 'welcome' or 'health'. In many Slavic contexts, to greet someone is etymologically linked to wishing them well-being or a 'healthy' state.
- The word привіта́ння serves a double purpose in Ukrainian, meaning both a 'greeting' and a 'congratulation'. This means the same word is used when you say hello and when you celebrate someone's birthday.
Examples in context
- Добрий день! Я шукаю Миколаївський театр.Good day! I'm looking for the Mykolaiv Theater.
- Привіт! Я бачив твої роботи в галереї.Hi! I saw your works at the gallery.
- Добрий ранок!Good morning!
Example conversation
Serhii and Natalia are discussing a formal letter.
- Сергій SerhiiЧи потрібне тут офіційне привіта́ння?chy potribne tut ofitsiine pryvitannia?Is a formal greeting needed here?
- Наталія NataliiaТак, Сергію, це обов'язково.Tak, Serhiiu, tse oboviazkovo.Yes, Serhii, it is mandatory.
- Сергій SerhiiЯке привіта́ння буде найкращим?Yake pryvitannia bude naikrashchym?Which greeting would be the best?
- Наталія NataliiaНапиши просто «Доброго дня».Napy shy prosto "Dobroho dnia".Just write "Good day".
Sources
- Wiktionary, “greeting” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
