вишикуватися
vyshykuvatysia
The English phrase 'line up' is translated into Ukrainian as вишикуватися (vyshykuvatysia).
The verb вишикуватися means to line up or to form a line. It is commonly used in contexts such as schools, the military or other formal settings where an orderly line is required.
Meaning: get into a line (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word вишикуватися is composed of the prefix ви– (meaning out or forth), the root шик (meaning order or arrangement) and the suffix –уватися (meaning to become or to do for oneself).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the past tense, the masculine singular form is вишикувався and the plural form is вишикувалися.
How do you pronounce it?
vyshykuvatysia
Did you know?
- In Soviet-era Ukraine, the culture of the черга was so pervasive that people would often hire 'queue-standers' to line up for them.
- While the root шик refers to order, in modern Ukrainian slang, the word шик can also mean something that is incredibly fashionable or stylish.
- Using вишикуватися in a casual social setting, like a group of friends, might sound unintentionally formal or even mock-military.
Examples in context
- Вам потрібно вишикуватися по порядку.Vam potribno vyshykuvat'sya po poryadku.You need to line up in order.
Example conversation
A teacher is organizing students in a hallway.
- Андрій AndriiІрино, допоможи дітям вишикуватися.Irino, dopomozh dityam vyshykuvatysia.Iryna, help the children line up.
- Ірина IrynaТак, Андрію, я вже це роблю.Tak, Andriiu, ya vzhe tse robliu.Yes, Andrii, I am already doing it.
- Андрій AndriiВони вже стоять рівно?Vony vzhe stoiat rivno?Are they standing straight already?
- Ірина IrynaТак, всі готові йти в клас.Tak, vsi hotovi yty v klas.Yes, everyone is ready to go to class.
