навчання
navčánnja[nɐu̯ˈt͡ʃanʲːɐ]
The English phrase learning is translated into Ukrainian as навчання (navčánnja).
навчання refers specifically to the process of education, instruction or the act of providing training and teaching.
Meaning: action of the verb (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
навчання is a verbal noun derived from the verb навчати, which means to teach or to train.
Which one should you use?
While often used for the process of learning, навчання is more specifically focused on the process of instruction or teaching. For a more generic term for learning that is used widely in academic or professional settings, you might use вивчення. If you wish to emphasize structured or systematic learning, you can use the expression систематичне навчання.
How does it change in a sentence?
навчання is a neuter noun in the nominative singular case.
How do you pronounce it?
navčánnja
Did you know?
- If you want to talk about 'learning' as a skill you are mastering, like a craft, you might use освоєння instead of навчання.
- The root of навчання connects back to ancient Indo-European roots, showing a deep linguistic lineage shared with many European languages.
- Because навчання focuses on the 'instruction' side, using it to mean 'studying' can sometimes sound like you are describing the curriculum rather than your own effort.
Examples in context
- Вчитися не можна змушувати. Навчання потрібно заохочувати.Learning should not be forced. Learning should be encouraged.This sentence is useful for discussing how навчання should be encouraged rather than forced.Tatoeba #5035136 by rmdas, translation #328883 by fcbond
- Вчитися, не міркуючи – порожня справа. Міркувати без навчання – загибель.Learning without thought is labor lost, thought without learning is perilous.This sentence is useful for illustrating the relationship between навчання and thought.Tatoeba #4429657 by shanghainese, translation #2923890 by shanghainese
- Вивчення української мовиLearning Ukrainian
- Я люблю вивчати нові речіI love learning new things
- Вчусь музиці вже три рокиI have been learning music for three years
- Навчання в університеті займає багато часу.Navchannya v universyteti zaymaye bahato chasu.Learning at the university takes a lot of time.
Example conversation
Olena and Andrii are discussing their university studies.
- Олена OlenaАндрію, як тобі твоє навчання в університеті?Andriyu, yak tobi tvoye navchannia v universyteti?Andrii, how is your learning at the university?
- Андрій AndriiМені подобається, але навчання дуже складне.Meni podobaietsia, ale navchannia duzhe skladne.I like it, but the learning is very difficult.
- Олена OlenaЯкі предмети зараз найважчі?Yaki predmety zaraz naivazhchi?Which subjects are the hardest right now?
- Андрій AndriiМатематика забирає весь мій час.Matematyka zabiraie ves mii chas.Mathematics takes up all my time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry навчання, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries навчання, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
