варе́ники
varénykymasculine, plural
The English phrase "pierogi" is translated into Ukrainian as варе́ники (varényky). Wiktionary also lists варе́ник (varényk) and пиріг (diaspora).
Meaning: dumpling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| варе́ники | varényky | masculine, plural | |
| варе́ник | varényk | masculine | |
| пиріг | diaspora | [peˈrʲiɦ] (narrow) | Ukraine, Western, masculine, plural |
| пироги́ | pyrohý | masculine, plural |
The term refers to a type of dumpling.
Which one should you use?
The singular form is варе́ник.
Is it said differently in some regions?
пиріг is a term used by the Western Ukrainian diaspora.
How does it change in a sentence?
варе́ник is a masculine singular noun, while варе́ники is its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
varényky
Did you know?
- Traditional варе́ники are a staple of the Ukrainian Christmas Eve dinner, known as the 'Holy Supper' which consists of twelve meatless dishes.
- The word варе́ники is derived from the Ukrainian verb варити, which means 'to boil'.
- While English speakers use 'pierogi' to mean a specific type of dumpling, in Ukrainian, the word пиріг can also refer to a large, baked savory or sweet pie.
Examples in context
- Ці варе́ники дуже смачні.Tsi varenyky duzhe smachni.These dumplings are very delicious.
- Ми купили варе́ники на вечерю.My kupyly varenyky na vecheriu.We bought dumplings for dinner.
- Бабуся готує варе́ники з картоплею.Babusia hotuie varenyky z kartopleiuiu.Grandmother is making dumplings with potatoes.
Example conversation
Maria and Dmytro are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Марія MariiaДмитро, ти хочеш варе́ники на вечерю?Dmytro, ty khochesh varenyky na vechernyu?Dmytro, do you want dumplings for dinner?
- Дмитро DmytroТак, це чудова ідея!Tak, tse chudova ideya!Yes, that is a great idea!
- Марія MariiaЗ чим ми зробимо ці варе́ники?Z chym my zrobymo tsi varenyky?What filling shall we put in these dumplings?
- Дмитро DmytroДавай зробимо їх з картоплею та сиром.Davai zrobymo yikh z kartopleyu ta syrom.Let's make them with potato and cheese.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pierogi” translations and entries пиріг, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
