математика
matematika
The Ukrainian word for math is математика (matematika).
математика refers to the subject of mathematics.
Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use the genitive singular form математики to express possession or a relationship, such as the laws of mathematics. Use the accusative form математику when the word is the direct object of a verb, such as when saying you love mathematics.
How do you pronounce it?
matematika
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian school schedules, the subject математика is often split into алгебра and геометрія starting in middle school.
- Unlike in English where 'math' or 'maths' are common shortcuts, Ukrainian speakers rarely shorten математика in formal writing or speech.
- If you want to say you are 'good at math' in Ukrainian, you don't just use the word 'математика', but often refer to having a 'mathematical mind', or математичний розум.
Examples in context
- Це не вища математика.It's not higher math.This sentence shows how to negate the phrase using математика.Tatoeba #498952 by brambury, translation #1507246 by emory989
- Математика це весело.Math is fun.This sentence provides a positive statement about the subject using математика.Tatoeba #6714801 by deniko, translation #3970862 by Hybrid
- Наш перший урок математика.Our first class is math.This sentence identifies a class subject using математика.Tatoeba #409296 by miketheknight, translation #247529 by CK
- урок математикиMath class
- задача з математикиMath problem
- математичнийMathematical
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing their school schedule.
- Ірина IrynaОлександре, ти готовий до математики?Oleksandre, ty hotovyi do matematyky?Oleksandr, are you ready for math?
- Олександр OleksandrНі, математика сьогодні дуже складна.Ni, matematyka sʹohodni duzhe skladna.No, math is very difficult today.
- Ірина IrynaЯ теж не розумію цю тему.Ya tezh ne rozumiyu tsyu temu.I don't understand this topic either.
- Олександр OleksandrДавай повторимо все разом.Davai povtorymo vse razom.Let's review everything together.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
