світло́
svitlóneuter
The English word "light" is translated into Ukrainian as світло́ (svitló).
Use the noun світло́ to refer specifically to the physical phenomenon of light. Related forms include the adjective сві́тлий, which is used to describe things that are bright or have a pale color.
Meaning: visible light, brightness (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun світло́ refers to the physical phenomenon of light, while the adjective сві́тлий is used to describe objects that are bright or light-colored.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun світло́ changes to світла́ in the genitive case, which is required after many prepositions or to indicate possession.
How do you pronounce it?
svitló
Did you know?
- The root of світло́ is an ancient Indo-European root that also evolved into the English word 'white', showing a prehistoric linguistic link between light and the color white.
- To describe a 'light' color, Ukrainians use світлий, but to describe a 'lightweight' object, they use the completely different word легкий.
- The phrase світла́ пам'ять is a common way to say 'bright memory' when referring to someone who has passed away, serving as a respectful blessing.
Examples in context
- Я включив світлоI turned on the light
- Освітлення в цьому приміщенні недостатнєThe lighting in this room is insufficient
- Метал набув червоного розжаренняThe metal acquired a red glow
- Запали свічкуLight a candle
- Ця лампа слабко світитьThis lamp is dimly lit
- Могли б ви, будь ласка, вимкнути світло?Could you turn off the light, please?
- Її посмішка освітила кімнату.Her smile lit up the room.
- Я купую нову настільну лампу.I'm buying a new table lamp.
- Вмикни світло́.Turn on the light.
Example conversation
Andrii and Nataliia are arranging furniture in a room.
- Андрій AndriiТут занадто темно.Tut zanadto temno.It is too dark here.
- Наталія NataliiaВідкрий штори, щоб зайти світло́.Vidkryy shtory, shchob zayty svitlo.Open the curtains to let the light in.
- Андрій AndriiТепер стало набагато краще.Teper stalo nabahato krashche.It is much better now.
- Наталія NataliiaТак, тепер усе видно.Tak, teper use vydno.Yes, now everything is visible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “light” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
