бреху́н
brexúnmasculine
The English word "liar" is translated into Ukrainian as бреху́н (brexún). Wiktionary also lists бреху́ха (brexúxa) and бреху́нка (brexúnka).
Meaning: one who tells lies (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| бреху́н | brexún | masculine |
| бреху́ха | brexúxa | feminine |
| бреху́нка | brexúnka | feminine |
| брехло́ | brexló | colloquial, neuter |
The term refers to a person who tells lies.
Which one should you use?
The gender of the word changes depending on who you are referring to. бреху́н is the masculine form, while бреху́нка is the standard feminine form. However, бреху́ха is a more common feminine option that is often more derogatory or colloquial. The neuter form брехло́ is used colloquially to address someone or to refer to a person in a dismissive, often slightly playful or mildly insulting way.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
бреху́н and бреху́ха are considered informal. The neuter form брехло́ is colloquial.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple masculine liars, use the plural form бреху́ни.
How do you pronounce it?
brexún
Did you know?
- The word бреху́н shares a root with the verb бреха́ти, which is an onomatopoeic word meant to mimic the sound of a dog barking.
- To describe a 'big liar', Ukrainians use the word запе́клий, which literally translates to 'scalded' or 'burnt'.
- In some regional dialects, the word бреху́н can be used to describe a 'boaster' or someone who exaggerates their achievements rather than someone who tells harmful lies.
Examples in context
- Він цілий час втягує мене в свої історії, але, на жаль, він просто обманник.He constantly involves me in his stories, but unfortunately, he's just a deceiver.
Example conversation
Maria and Andriy are arguing about a broken vase.
- Марія MariiaАндрі́й, ти розбив цю вазу!Andriy, ty rozbyv tsyu vazu!Andriy, you broke this vase!
- Андрій AndriiНі, це зробив кіт.Ni, tse zrobyv kit.No, the cat did it.
- Марія MariiaНе обманюй мене, ти бреху́н!Ne obmanyuy mene, ty brekhun!Don't lie to me, you liar!
- Андрій AndriiДобре, я визнаю свою провину.Dobre, ya vyznayu svoyu provynu.Fine, I admit my guilt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liar” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
