Моллі
Molli
The English word "molly" translates to Ukrainian as Моллі (Molli).
The term refers to the fish.
Meaning: fish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Molli.
Did you know?
- The name Моллі is treated as a feminine noun in Ukrainian grammar, regardless of the fish's gender, because it resembles a female human name.
- If you say Моллі to a Ukrainian who doesn't keep fish, they will likely ask you which girl you are talking about.
- Ukrainian aquatic shops often list the fish as Моллінезія to be more scientific, which is a longer version of the word Моллі.
Examples in context
- Ми з Моллі пішли в кіно.Molly and I went to the cinema.Tatoeba #7684373 by deniko, translation #3581046 by Jesse
- Моллі має великий годинник.Molly has a large clock.Tatoeba #920656 by ascolto, translation #30324 by CN
- Добрий ранок! Це моя колега, Моллі.Good morning! This is my colleague, Molly.
- Привіт! Це моя подруга, Моля.Hi! This is my friend, Molly.
- Ця Моллі дуже гарна.Tsya Molli duzhe harna.This molly is very beautiful.
Example conversation
At an aquarium store.
- Андрій AndriiЯ хочу купити нову рибку.Ya khochu kupyty novu rybku.I want to buy a new fish.
- Ірина IrynaМоже, вибереш цю Моллі?Mozhe, vyberesh tsyu Molli?Maybe you'll choose this molly?
- Андрій AndriiТак, ця Моллі мені подобається.Tak, tsya Molli meni podobayet'sya.Yes, I like this molly.
- Ірина IrynaВона справді чудова рибка.Vona spravdi chudova rybka.She is a truly wonderful fish.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
