пані
pani
The Ukrainian word for lady is пані (pani).
пані is a polite term used to address or refer to a woman, functioning similarly to 'madam' or 'lady' in English.
Meaning: polite: woman (noun)
Which one should you use?
While пані refers to a lady, the corresponding term for a gentleman is пан. Additionally, Дама can be used as a general term for a lady or woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word пані is indeclinable, which means its form does not change regardless of its grammatical role in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress in пані falls on the first syllable: [ˈpani].
Did you know?
- The term пані was largely replaced by Soviet-era terminology during the 20th century but saw a strong revival as a symbol of national identity and courtesy after independence.
- In certain contexts, the word пані can be used with a touch of irony or sarcasm to describe someone acting overly refined or pretentious.
- The word пані has its origins in Old Polish, reflecting the historical linguistic-cultural ties between Ukraine and Poland.
Examples in context
- Ти знаєш цю пані?Do you know this lady?This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows a specific lady using пані.Tatoeba #5716022 by deniko, translation #754967 by CM
- Хто така ця пані?Who is this lady?This sentence is useful for asking for the identity of a lady using пані.Tatoeba #7098562 by deniko, translation #782798 by Manfredo
- Я бачу пана та пані.I see a gentleman and a lady.This sentence is useful for identifying a gentleman and a lady using пані.Tatoeba #1574493 by deniko, translation #697210 by rpglover64
- Добрий день, Пані Іванова. Як Ваші справи?Good day, Mrs./Ms. Ivanova. How are you?
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Example conversation
A man and a woman are at a social event.
- Дмитро DmytroЦя пані виглядає дуже елегантно.Tsya pani vyhlyadaye duzhe elehantno.This lady looks very elegant.
- Марія MariiaТак, вона справді має гарний смак.Tak, vona spravdi maye harnyi smak.Yes, she truly has good taste.
- Дмитро DmytroЧи знаєте ви цю пані?Chy znayete vy tsyu pani?Do you know this lady?
- Марія MariiaНі, я її не знаю.Ni, ya yiyi ne znayu.No, I don't know her.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries пані, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
