Матвій
Matviy
Matthew is a male given name in Ukrainian, known as Матвій (Matviy).
The name is a male given name. Матвій serves as the most common and widely accepted formal translation of the name Matthew.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Матвій is the standard formal version of the name. The informal forms include the affectionate Матюша and the cute, playful diminutive Матвійчик.
How do you pronounce it?
Matviy
Did you know?
- Ukrainian names like Матвій change their endings when used in different grammatical cases, meaning the name will look different depending on whether it is the subject or the object of a sentence.
- Although Матвій is the formal translation, an English speaker named Matthew visiting Ukraine might be called Меттью by younger people who prefer the direct English phonetic transliteration over the localized version.
- In Ukrainian culture, using the diminutive Матюша is not just for children but is a common way for partners or close family members to express deep tenderness.
Examples in context
- Доброго дня, Матвію!Good day, Matviy!
- Матвій прийшов сьогодні вранці.Matvii pryishov syohnodi vrantsi.Matthew arrived this morning.
- Матвій мій найкращий друг.Matvii miy naikrashchyi druh.Matthew is my best friend.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a common acquaintance.
- Марія MariiaТи бачив Матвія цього тижня?Ty bachyv Matviia tsoho tyzhnia?Have you seen Matthew this week?
- Сергій SerhiiНі, я не бачив його.Ni, ya ne bachyv yoho.No, I haven't seen him.
- Марія MariiaМатвій сказав, що він захворів.Matvii skazav, shcho vin zakhvoriv.Matthew said that he got sick.
- Сергій SerhiiШкода, сподіваюся, він скоро одужає.Shkoda, spodivaiusia, vin skoro oduzhaiie.Too bad, I hope he recovers soon.
