Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| гро́ші | hróši | masculine, plural |
| гро́шики | hróšyky | colloquial, masculine, plural |
| грошеня́та | hrošenjáta | colloquial, neuter, plural |
| грошва́ | hrošvá | collective, colloquial, feminine |
The primary way to refer to currency is through the word гро́ші. Depending on the context and the tone you wish to convey, several colloquial variations exist, such as the collective term грошва́ for cash or the diminutive forms used to describe small amounts of money.
Which one should you use?
The forms in the pack offer different nuances: гро́ші is the standard, neutral term. The diminutive гро́шики is often used to refer to a small amount of money or used in a lighthearted way. Similarly, грошеня́та is a diminutive that can carry an affectionate or ironic tone. For a more general or collective sense of money or cash, the colloquial term грошва́ is used. Additionally, the colloquial term бабки is another way to refer to money.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
гро́ші is the most common and neutral word. The terms гро́шики, грошеня́та and грошва́ are all colloquial or informal. Бабки is also a colloquial way to refer to money.
How do you pronounce it?
hróši
Did you know?
- The slang term бабки literally means 'grandmothers', yet it is a very common way to refer to large sums of money in urban speech.
- While гро́ші is the standard word for money, the singular form грош refers to a very small, obsolete coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
- The word гро́ші is a plural-only noun in modern Ukrainian, meaning it has no singular form that refers to the general concept of money.
Examples in context
- У мене є грошіI have money
- Я потратив багато грошей на цеI spent a lot of money on this
- Скільки коштує цей товар?How much does this item cost?
Example conversation
Dmytro and Olena are discussing a purchase at a store.
- Дмитро DmytroОлено, у тебе є гро́ші?Oleno, u tebe ye hroshi?Olena, do you have money?
- Олена OlenaНі, я забула гаманець вдома.Ni, ya zabula hamanez vdoma.No, I forgot my wallet at home.
- Дмитро DmytroНе хвилюйся, я дам тобі гро́ші.Ne khvylyuysya, ya dam tobi hroshi.Don't worry, I will give you the money.
- Олена OlenaДякую, Дмитре, ти дуже добрий.Dyakuyu, Dmytre, ty duzhe dobryy.Thank you, Dmytro, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “money” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
