моро́зиво
morózyvoneuter
The English phrase "ice cream" is translated into Ukrainian as моро́зиво (morózyvo). Wiktionary also lists моро́жене (moróžene).
Meaning: dessert (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| моро́зиво | morózyvo | neuter |
| моро́жене | moróžene | neuter |
моро́зиво is a neuter noun used to refer to the dessert ice cream.
Which one should you use?
моро́зиво is the standard and most common term for ice cream in Ukrainian.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is morózyvo.
Did you know?
- When asking for a single scoop, you would use the word кулька, which literally means 'little ball'.
- In the Soviet era, ice cream was a high-quality state-controlled product, and the phrase пломбір refers to a specific type of rich, creamy plombir ice cream that remains a nostalgic favorite in Ukraine today.
- While English uses 'cream' to describe the main ingredient, the Ukrainian word моро́зиво focuses on the temperature rather than the dairy content.
Examples in context
- Вибачте, чи можете ви, будь ласка, сказати, де я можу знайти морозиво?Excuse me, could you please tell me where I can find ice cream?
- Немає нічого кращого, як насолоджуватись смачним морозивом у жаркий літній день!There's nothing better than enjoying a delicious ice cream on a hot summer day!
- Сходимо на морозиво, домовимось? Знаю чудове місце неподалік!Let's go for some ice cream, shall we? I know a great place nearby!
- Це дуже смачне моро́зиво.Tse duže smasjne morózyvo.This is very tasty ice cream.
- Я хочу купити моро́зиво.Ya khochu kupyty morózyvo.I want to buy ice cream.
- Вона їсть шоколадне моро́зиво.Vona yist' shokoladne morózyvo.She is eating chocolate ice cream.
Example conversation
Andriy and Nataliia are walking in a park on a hot day.
- Андрій AndriiНаталіє, хочеш моро́зиво?Nataliye, khochesh morózyvo?Nataliia, do you want ice cream?
- Наталія NataliiaТак, це було б чудово.Tak, tse bulo b chudovo.Yes, that would be wonderful.
- Андрій AndriiЯ пригощу тебе моро́зивом.Ya pryhoštchu tebe morózyvom.I will treat you to ice cream.
- Наталія NataliiaДякую тобі, Андрію!Diakuyu tobi, Andriyu!Thank you, Andriy!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice cream” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
