мед
med[mɛd]masculine
мед (med) is the Ukrainian word for honey. It is also spelled мід (mid).
Meaning: sweet substance produced by bees (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| мед | med | [mɛd] (narrow) | masculine |
| мід | mid | [mʲid] (narrow) | masculine, alternative form |
The word refers to the sweet substance produced by bees.
Which one should you use?
мід is an alternative spelling of мед.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun мед changes to меду in the genitive case, which is used after words like 'багато' (plenty/much) or to indicate possession or absence.
How do you pronounce it?
med
Did you know?
- The word мед is related to the Sanskrit word 'madhu', showing that the term for honey has remained remarkably similar across Indo-European languages for millennia.
- Ukrainian has a specific term for honey-colored eyes, using the adjective медовий to describe a warm golden-brown hue.
- While мед refers to bee honey, Ukrainians use the term липовий мед specifically for linden honey, which is considered a traditional remedy for colds.
Examples in context
- У нас багато меду.We have plenty of honey.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the genitive form меду after the word 'багато'.Tatoeba #6975409 by deniko, translation #6824728 by CarpeLanam
- Бджоли дають нам мед.Bees provide us with honey.This sentence shows how to use the word мед in a simple sentence about bees.Tatoeba #6807847 by older, translation #322669 by CK
- Я їм мед замість цукру.I eat honey instead of sugar.This sentence shows how to use the word мед when discussing dietary substitutes.Tatoeba #10853696 by deniko, translation #8784160 by carlosalberto
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Example conversation
A couple is in the kitchen during breakfast.
- Наталія NataliiaДмитре, ти бачив наш мед?Dmytre, ty bachyv nash med?Dmytro, have you seen our honey?
- Дмитро DmytroТак, він стоїть на столі.Tak, vin stoyitʹ na stoli.Yes, it is sitting on the table.
- Наталія NataliiaДякую, я додам його в чай.Dyakuyu, ya dodam yoho v chay.Thank you, I will add it to my tea.
- Дмитро DmytroСмачного тобі, Наталє.Smachnoho tobi, Nataliye.Enjoy your meal, Nataliia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “honey” translations and entries мед, мід, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
