до́бре повесели́тися
dóbre poveselýtysja
The English phrase 'have fun' is translated into Ukrainian as до́бре повесели́тися (dóbre poveselýtysja). Wiktionary also lists до́бре провести́ ча́с (dóbre provestý čás).
Meaning: wish someone a good time (intj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| до́бре повесели́тися | dóbre poveselýtysja |
| до́бре провести́ ча́с | dóbre provestý čás |
You use these expressions to wish someone a good time. The choice of phrase depends on whether the fun is active and social or more general and relaxed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase до́бре повесели́тися literally means 'well to have fun'.
Which one should you use?
до́бре повесели́тися is typically used when implying a more active, social or party-like kind of fun. In contrast, до́бре провести́ ча́с is a more neutral way to say 'have a good time' and can be used for any pleasant activity, such as a quiet dinner or a walk.
How do you pronounce it?
dóbre poveselýtysja
Did you know?
- If you want to tell someone to 'have a blast' or 'party hard', you might use the slangy відірви́тися, which literally means 'to tear oneself away' from something.
- The verb провести́ in до́бре провести́ ча́с literally means 'to lead' or 'to conduct', treating time as something you guide through a process.
- If someone says they had 'fun' using повесели́тися in a sarcastic tone, it can imply they got into some kind of trouble or mischief.
Examples in context
- Сподіваюся, ви зможете до́бре повесели́тися в парку.Spodivayusya, vy zmozhete dob're poveselytysya v parku.I hope you can have fun in the park.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “have fun” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
