Люсі
Liusi
The English name Lucy is translated into Ukrainian as Люсі (Liusi).
Люсі is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Люція is a formal equivalent, and Люся is an informal version. Люська is an endearing nickname formed by adding the suffix -ка to Люся.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Liusi.
Did you know?
- While Люсі is used for foreigners, the native Ukrainian equivalent Люція is historically linked to the Latin word for 'light', which is why it is often associated with the feast of Saint Lucia.
- The formal version Люція is much more common in Western Ukraine than in the East, reflecting regional historical influences from Central Europe.
- Ukrainian has a unique way of creating 'hyper-diminutives' where one could theoretically add multiple suffixes to Люся to make it sound even smaller or sweeter.
Examples in context
- Люсі студентка з Америки.Lucy is a student from America.This sentence is useful for identifying the subject Люсі as a student.Tatoeba #479072 by deniko, translation #29553 by CN
- У Люсі стільки ж друзів, скільки й у мене.Lucy has as many friends as I do.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the possessive use of Люсі.Tatoeba #656847 by aandrusiak, translation #29578 by CN
- Люсі американка.Lucy is American.This sentence is useful for stating that Люсі is American.Tatoeba #8099795 by deniko, translation #853191 by piksea
- Як справи, Люся?How's it going, Lucy?
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andriy and Nataliia are talking about a gift for their friend.
- Андрій AndriiМи купимо подарунок Люсі?My kupymo podarunok Lyusi?Shall we buy a gift for Lucy?
- Наталія NataliiaТак, вона буде дуже рада.Tak, vona bude duzhe rada.Yes, she will be very happy.
- Андрій AndriiЩо ми подаруємо Люсі?Shcho my podaruemo Lyusi?What shall we give to Lucy?
- Наталія NataliiaМоже, нову книгу?Mozhe, novu knyhu?Maybe a new book?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
