гру́ша
hrúšafeminine
The Ukrainian word for pear is гру́ша (hrúša).
гру́ша is the standard noun used to refer to the pear fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Which one should you use?
The standard form is гру́ша, while грушечка is a diminutive form used to add an affectionate touch.
How does it change in a sentence?
гру́ша is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
hrúša
Did you know?
- Ukraine has a specific variety of pear known as the дуля, which is historically famous but now carries a secondary meaning as a rude hand gesture.
- In traditional Ukrainian woodworking, the adjective грушевий is used to describe items made from pear wood, which is particularly valued for its fine grain in carving.
- While гру́ша is the fruit, the word гру́ша can also refer to a pear-shaped vessel or flask in certain historical contexts.
Examples in context
- Магазин продає смачні груші.The store sells tasty pears.
- Необхідно додати кілька груш в рецепт.We need to add a few pears to the recipe.
- Ця гру́ша дуже солодка.Tsiya hrusha duzhe solodka.This pear is very sweet.
- На столі лежить стигла гру́ша.Na stoli lezhyt' styhla hrusha.A ripe pear is lying on the table.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pear” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
