молото́к
molotókmasculine
The English word hammer is translated into Ukrainian as молото́к (molotók). Wiktionary also lists мо́лот (mólot).
Meaning: tool (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| молото́к | molotók | masculine |
| мо́лот | mólot | masculine |
Which one should you use?
молото́к is the most common word for a standard-sized hammer used for general tasks. In contrast, мо́лот refers to a larger, heavier hammer or a sledgehammer.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both мо́лот and молото́к are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
molotók
Did you know?
- While молото́к refers to the tool, the word моло́ти can also mean 'to chatter' or 'to talk nonsense' in certain colloquial contexts.
- In Ukrainian, a 'hammer' of a piano is called молото́к, even though it is a delicate felt-covered part rather than a heavy metal tool.
- The verb related to this noun, молоти́, actually means 'to grind' or 'to mill' grain rather than 'to hit' with a tool.
Examples in context
- Я використовую молоток для цікавих будівельних проектів.I use a hammer for interesting construction projects.
- Мені потрібен цей молото́к.Meni potriben tsey molotok.I need this hammer.
- Цей молото́к дуже легкий.Tsey molotok duzhe lehkyi.This hammer is very light.
- Де лежить цей молото́к?De lezhyt tsey molotok?Where is this hammer lying?
Example conversation
Oleksandr and Mariia are fixing a wooden shelf together.
- Олександр OleksandrМаріє, дай мені, будь ласка, молото́к.Mariie, dai meni, bud laska, molotok.Mariia, please give me the hammer.
- Марія MariiaВін лежить на столі.Vin lezhyt na stoli.It is lying on the table.
- Олександр OleksandrДякую, я його бачу.Diakuiu, ia yoho bachu.Thanks, I see it.
- Марія MariiaБудь обережним із пальцями.Bud obereznym iz paltsiamy.Be careful with your fingers.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hammer” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
