Марія
Mariia
Марія (Mariia) is the Ukrainian way to say the female given name Maria.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its ending depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes Марії in the genitive, dative or locative cases. It changes to Марію when it is the direct object of a verb in the accusative case. In the instrumental case, the name becomes Марією.
How do you pronounce it?
Mariia
Did you know?
- In many Ukrainian households, you might hear the name shortened even further to 'Мася' or 'Маруся'. These are not just nicknames but are culturally specific 'pet names' used by parents and close relatives.
- In Ukrainian, names are not just labels but are highly flexible tools for showing social distance. Adding certain suffixes to Марія can instantly transform a formal acquaintance into a lifelong friend in the eyes of a speaker.
- There is a distinction between the formal 'Марія' and the more 'old-fashioned' or traditional sounding 'Маруся', which is sometimes used in literature to denote a rustic or folk character.
Examples in context
- Марія ще не бачила новин.Maria hasn't watched the news yet.This sentence shows how to use Марія when discussing someone's current actions.Tatoeba #2424450 by Lumo, translation #1742860 by Amastan
- Марія є 19-річною іспанкою.Maria is a nineteen-year-old Spanish girl.This sentence uses Марія to describe a person's age and nationality.Tatoeba #5650269 by Anjy, translation #8770348 by deniko
- Марія не хоче цього визнавати.Maria doesn't want to admit it.This sentence uses Марія in a context about someone's desires or refusals.Tatoeba #11056697 by rmdas, translation #10556040 by ANANASA
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person they know.
- Наталія NataliiaТи бачив Марію сьогодні?Ty babyv Mariyu syhodni?Did you see Maria today?
- Дмитро DmytroНі, я не бачив Марію.Ni, ya ne babyv Mariyu.No, I haven't seen Maria.
- Наталія NataliiaМарія запізнилася на зустріч.Mariya zapiznylasya na zustrich.Maria is late for the meeting.
- Дмитро DmytroНадіюся, з Марією все добре.Nadiyusya, z Mariyeyu vse dobre.I hope Maria is doing well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
