бгг
bhh
The English phrase 'lol' can be expressed in Ukrainian using бгг (bhh). Wiktionary also lists ліл (lil).
Meaning: expression of laughter (intj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| бгг | bhh | |
| ліл | lil | [lʲiɫ] (narrow) |
These terms are used to express laughter or amusement in digital communication. Speakers also use closing parentheses to represent a smile or laughter in internet slang.
Which one should you use?
The term бгг is a humorous way to express laughter. You may also see ))), which consists of closing parentheses used to represent a smile or laughter. Additionally, ліл is a form used for this purpose.
How do you pronounce it?
bhh
When do people say it?
In Ukrainian internet slang, it is common to use closing parentheses ))) instead of colons to represent a smile or laughter.
Did you know?
- The term ліл is an adaptation of the English 'lol' through Russian, treated as if it were a native Ukrainian word.
- The use of ))) is a relic of early internet communication where users omitted the colon to save keystrokes, eventually making the 'eyes' of the smiley face disappear entirely.
- The practice of using parentheses without colons is a distinct trait shared across several Slavic internet cultures, setting them apart from English-speaking users.
Examples in context
- що він робить бггггWhat is he doing lolThis example shows the use of бгг to express laughter.
- мій кіт дуже дурний)))My cat is being very stupid lolThis example shows how ))) can be used to represent a smile or laughter.
- Ця картинка така смішна!This picture is so funny!
- Ха-ха, лол!Ha-ha, lol!
- Лол, маю бути готовий!Lol, I better be prepared!
- Це був такий прикол бггTse buv takyi prykol b-h-hThat was such a joke lol.
Example conversation
Serhiy and Olena are texting about a funny video.
- Сергій SerhiiПодивись на це відео, бгг!Podyvys na tse video, bhhh!Look at this video, lol!
- Олена OlenaО боже, це неймовірно смішно!O bozhe, tse neimovirno smishno!Oh my god, that's incredibly funny!
- Сергій SerhiiЯ не можу перестати сміятися.Ya ne mozhu perestaty smiyaty sya.I can't stop laughing.
- Олена OlenaЯ теж, це просто супер!Ya tezh, tse prosto super!Me too, it's just great!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lol” translations and entries бгг, ліл, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries бгг, ліл, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
