З Різдвом
Z Rizdvom
The English phrase 'happy Christmas' is translated into Ukrainian as З Різдвом (Z Rizdvom).
З Різдвом is the standard and most common way to wish someone a Merry Christmas in Ukrainian.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, З Різдвом translates to 'With Christmas'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase З Різдвом, the word Різдвом is the noun Різдво (Christmas) in the instrumental case, following the preposition З (with).
How do you pronounce it?
Z Rizdvom
Did you know?
- In Ukraine, many people celebrate Christmas on January 7th following the Julian calendar, so you might hear this greeting used much later than in Western Europe.
- In Ukraine, a tradition called 'Kolyada' involves groups of carolers visiting homes, where they are greeted with З Різдвом and given treats in return for their songs.
- The greeting З Різдвом is often paired with З Новим Роком, as the New Year is frequently celebrated with even more intensity than Christmas in Ukraine.
Examples in context
- З Різдвом!Happy Christmas!This sentence is useful for practicing the greeting З Різдвом.Tatoeba #915403 by ascolto, translation #1879788 by Asma
- Бажаю вам щастя. З Різдвом!Bazhayu vam shchastya. Z Rizdvom!I wish you happiness. Merry Christmas!
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street during the winter holidays.
- Олександр OleksandrПривіт, Олено! З Різдвом!Pryvit, Oleno! Z Rizdvom!Hi, Olena! Merry Christmas!
- Олена OlenaДякую, Олександре! І тебе з Різдвом!Diakuiu, Oleksandre! I tebe z Rizdvom!Thank you, Oleksandr! Merry Christmas to you too!
- Олександр OleksandrТи будеш святкувати з родиною?Ty budesh sviatkuvaty z rodynoiu?Will you be celebrating with your family?
- Олена OlenaТак, ми всі збираємося ввечері.Tak, my vsi zbyraiemosia vvecheri.Yes, we are all gathering in the evening.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
