з Нови́м ро́ком
z Novým rókom
The Ukrainian phrase for "happy new year" is з Нови́м ро́ком (z Novým rókom).
It is common to add an exclamation mark to the end of this greeting to express warmth and enthusiasm.
Meaning: Happy New Year (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "with New year".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ро́ком is the instrumental case form of рік (year), used here because the preposition з (with) governs this case in this context.
How do you pronounce it?
z Novým rókom
Did you know?
- While з Нови́м ро́ком is the standard greeting, many Ukrainians also celebrate the 'Old New Year' on January 13th, a remnant of the Julian calendar.
- Ukrainian culture often blends the New Year greeting with the arrival of Дід Мороз (Father Frost), a figure who shares similarities with Santa Claus but is traditionally portrayed as a secular wizard.
- In some regions, the greeting з Нови́м ро́ком is followed by specific folk carols called щедрики, which are songs intended to bring prosperity and wealth to the household.
Examples in context
- Дорогий пане Іване, вітаю вас з Новим роком! Нехай цей рік буде сповнений радості та успіху!Dear Mr. Ivan, I congratulate you on the New Year! May this year be filled with joy and success!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy new year” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
