піца
pitsa
The English word "pizza" is translated into Ukrainian as піца (pitsa).
піца refers to the Italian dish.
Meaning: Italian dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the singular, the genitive form is піци. You use this form after words indicating absence, such as "no" (no pizza) or when indicating possession.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pitsa.
Did you know?
- While піца is an Italian loanword, it shares an ancient root with the word 'pita'. Both descend from the Byzantine Greek word πίτα, which referred to various types of flatbreads.
- The Ukrainian spelling піца uses a single ц to reflect the actual sound. This differs from the Russian version пицца, which retains a double consonant.
- Unlike English, where 'pizza' can be an uncountable mass noun, Ukrainian treats піца as a countable object, making it easier to specify exactly how many whole pies are ordered.
Examples in context
- На столі є піца.There is a pizza on the table.This sentence is useful for noting the presence of піца on a table.Tatoeba #11650077 by deniko, translation #11650006 by carlosalberto
- Це дуже добра піца.This pizza is really good.This sentence is useful for describing how good a піца is.Tatoeba #7889883 by deniko, translation #4015698 by CK
- Ця піца майже досконала.This pizza is nearly perfect.This sentence is useful for stating that a піца is nearly perfect.Tatoeba #8089776 by deniko, translation #8089773 by deniko
- Я хотів би замовити піцу, будь ласка.I would like to order a pizza, please.
- Давай замовимо піццу з доставкою!Let's order pizza for delivery!
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries піца, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
