привіт
pryvit
привіт (pryvit) is the Ukrainian way to say hey.
привіт is a common and versatile way to say 'hey' in Ukrainian.
Meaning: informal greeting (intj)
Which one should you use?
While привіт is informal, Добрий день is a more formal way to say hello to strangers or superiors.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word привіт is an informal greeting used with friends, family or peers.
How do you pronounce it?
pryvit
Did you know?
- The word привіт shares the same ancient Slavic root as the word for 'will' or 'intention', suggesting that a greeting is originally an expression of one's goodwill toward another.
- Ukrainian has a distinct way of saying 'hey' to a group of people by using the plural form привітики, which adds a cute or diminutive tone.
- The phrase Передавай привіт means 'Give my regards', which literally translates to 'Pass the greeting' to someone else.
Examples in context
- Привіт, я маю ідею.Hey, I have an idea.This sentence shows how to use привіт to introduce an idea.Tatoeba #8972549 by deniko, translation #3575431 by CK
- Привіт, я можу допомогти.Hey, I can help.This sentence demonstrates using привіт when offering help.Tatoeba #8741964 by deniko, translation #3575448 by CK
- Привіт, давно не бачилися.Hey, long time no see.This sentence shows привіт used in a greeting when you have not seen someone for a while.Tatoeba #10366418 by deniko, translation #3575393 by CK
- Привіт, Андрію! Як справи?Hey, Andrii! How are you?
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Olena and Serhii meet at a cafe.
- Олена OlenaПривіт, Сергію!Pryvit, Serhiyu!Hey, Serhii!
- Сергій SerhiiПривіт, Олено!Pryvit, Oleno!Hey, Olena!
- Олена OlenaЯк твої справи?Yak tvoi spravy?How are you doing?
- Сергій SerhiiВсе добре, дякую.Vse dobre, dyakuyu.Everything is good, thanks.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries привіт, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
