прання
prannya
The Ukrainian word for laundry is прання (prannya).
прання refers to things that need to be laundered.
Meaning: that which needs to be laundered (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
прання is a neuter singular noun. When using the verb займатися (to occupy oneself with or to do), the instrumental case form пранням is used instead of the default form.
How do you pronounce it?
prannya
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a pile of dirty clothes specifically, a Ukrainian might use the word брудна білизна, which literally translates to 'dirty underwear'.
- In traditional Ukrainian village culture, прання was often a social event where women gathered by the river to wash clothes together and share news.
- The root of прання is shared with the verb прати, which specifically means to wash fabric. Ukrainian uses different verbs for washing your hands, washing a car and washing clothes.
Examples in context
- Де ти знаходиш час на прання?How do you find time to do the laundry?This sentence is useful for asking about finding time for прання.Tatoeba #5886235 by deniko, translation #5852270 by CK
- Ніхто не любить займатися пранням.Nobody likes to do laundry.This sentence is useful for expressing that one does not like to do прання.Tatoeba #7125349 by deniko, translation #4978868 by Hybrid
- Моє прання готове?Is my laundry ready?This sentence is useful for asking if прання is ready.Tatoeba #6951959 by deniko, translation #273368 by CK
- Natalia, де можна знайти місце для прання?Natalia, where can I find a place for laundry?
- Alex, я завжди роблю прання у вихідні.Alex, I always do laundry on weekends.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is talking in the kitchen about chores.
- Дмитро DmytroТи вже поклала прання в машинку?Ty vzhe pokladla prannya v mashynku?Have you already put the laundry in the machine?
- Олена OlenaТак, я щойно зайнялася пранням.Tak, ya shchoinio zaynyalas' prannyam.Yes, I just started doing the laundry.
- Дмитро DmytroДякую, Олено, це дуже допомагає.Diakuiu, Oleno, tse duzhe dopomahaiie.Thank you, Olena, that helps a lot.
- Олена OlenaБудь ласка, Дмитре, не забудь про посуд.Bud' laska, Dmytre, ne zabud pro posud.You're welcome, Dmytro, don't forget about the dishes.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
