короле́ва
korolévafeminine
The English word "queen" is translated into Ukrainian as короле́ва (koroléva). Wiktionary also lists цари́ця (carýcja).
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| короле́ва | koroléva | feminine |
| цари́ця | carýcja | feminine |
Both provided forms refer to a female monarch, but they are used in different historical and political contexts.
Which one should you use?
короле́ва is the standard term used for a queen in a Western-style monarchy, such as Queen Elizabeth II. In contrast, цари́ця is used for a female monarch in an Eastern-style or imperial context, such as a Tsarina or empress.
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form of короле́ва is короле́ви, which is used to indicate possession or after words meaning "no" or "none".
How do you pronounce it?
koroléva
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a 'queen card' in a deck of playing cards, Ukrainians use the word да́ма instead of короле́ва.
- The word цари́ця shares a root with the word цар, which is Ukrainian for 'tsar' and originates from the Latin word 'caesar'.
- While короле́ва describes a monarch, the word короле́ва is also used colloquially in Ukrainian to describe a woman who is acting haughty or behaving like a diva.
Examples in context
- Доброго дня, Ваша Величність, Королева.Good day, Your Majesty, Queen.
- Дякую, Царице, за ваш величний прийом!Thank you, Tsarytsia, for your majestic reception!
Example conversation
Serhii and Iryna are talking about a history book.
- Сергій SerhiiХто ця жінка на фото?Khto tsia zhinka na foto?Who is this woman in the photo?
- Ірина IrynaЦе відома короле́ва.Tse vidoma koroleva.This is a famous queen.
- Сергій SerhiiВона правила країною довго?Vona pravyla krainoyu dovho?Did she rule the country for a long time?
- Ірина IrynaТак, вона була дуже сильна.Tak, vona bula duzhe sylna.Yes, she was very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “queen” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
