ра́дість
rádistʹfeminine
The English word 'joy' is translated into Ukrainian as ра́дість (rádistʹ).
ра́дість is a noun used to describe a feeling of happiness.
Meaning: feeling of happiness (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal term Відрада can be used to emphasize the source of joy, often connected to relief or gratification.
How does it change in a sentence?
ра́дість is a feminine noun. Its form remains ра́дість in the accusative case. The genitive singular form is радості (meaning 'of joy' or 'joy's'), and the plural form is ра́дості (meaning 'joys'). Additionally, the related adjective meaning 'joyful' is радісний.
How do you pronounce it?
rádistʹ
Did you know?
- The word радість shares a deep root with the word рада, which means 'council' or 'meeting'. Historically, the concept of joy was linked to the communal harmony and agreement found in these gatherings.
- A person who is particularly joyful or cheerful is often described as having a світла (light) soul, connecting the concept of joy to the quality of light.
- In Ukrainian, the word радість can be used to describe not just a feeling, but also a person who is a source of great happiness, such as a child being described as one's радість.
Examples in context
- Його здобуток приніс значну радість усім присутнім.His achievement brought great joy to everyone present.
- Дитяча ра́дість дуже щира.Dytyacha radist' duzhe shyra.Children's joy is very sincere.
- Ця новина принесла нам велику ра́дість.Tsya novyna pryneshla nam veliku radist'.This news brought us great joy.
- Я відчуваю лише ра́дість сьогодні.Ya vidchuvayu lyshe radist' siohodni.I feel only joy today.
Example conversation
Oleksandr and Mariya are talking about their new puppy.
- Олександр OleksandrМаріє, поглянь на цього цуценя!Mariye, pohlyand na tsoho tsutsenya!Mariya, look at this puppy!
- Марія MariiaЦе справжня ра́дість для дому.Tse spravzhnya radist' dlya domu.It is true joy for the home.
- Олександр OleksandrВін приносить стільки щастя.Vin prynosyt' stil'ky shchastya.He brings so much happiness.
- Марія MariiaЯ дуже задоволена ним.Ya duzhe zadovolena nym.I am very pleased with him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
