ти́хий
týxyj
The English word "quiet" can be translated into Ukrainian as ти́хий (týxyj).
Use the adjective ти́хий to describe something that produces little sound. For the state of silence itself, use the noun тиша.
Meaning: with little sound (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use the adjective ти́хий to describe a quality of something (e.g., a quiet room), whereas the noun тиша refers to the state of silence itself.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ти́хий changes its ending to ти́ха when describing a feminine noun, such as a street (вулиця) or a person (людина). The adjective ти́хий changes its ending to ти́хе when describing a neuter noun, such as a place (місце).
How do you pronounce it?
týxyj
Did you know?
- Ukrainian has a specific word, зати́шок, derived from the root of ти́хий. It describes a feeling of coziness and comfort that comes from being in a quiet and safe place.
- The term тиха година (literally 'quiet hour') is the standard Ukrainian expression for 'nap time' in kindergartens and nurseries.
- Ukrainian distinguishes between ти́ша (silence) and мовча́ння (silence via not speaking). While ти́ша is the general absence of sound, мовча́ння specifically refers to the act of remaining silent.
Examples in context
- Тут дуже ти́хо.It is very quiet here.
- Сьогодні дуже ти́хий вечір.Siohodni duzhe tykhyi vetchir.Today is a very quiet evening.
- Він має дуже ти́хий голос.Vin maie duzhe tykhyi holos.He has a very quiet voice.
Example conversation
Dmytro and Olena are walking in a park.
- Дмитро DmytroТут так ти́хий парк, правда?Tut tak tykhyi park, pravda?It's such a quiet park here, right?
- Олена OlenaТак, мені тут подобається.Tak, meni tut podobayet'sya.Yes, I like it here.
- Дмитро DmytroЦе найкраще місце для відпочинку.Tse naykrashche mistse dlya vidpochynku.This is the best place to relax.
- Олена OlenaПовністю з тобою згодна, Дмитре.Povnistyu z toboyu zhodna, Dmytre.I completely agree with you, Dmytro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quiet” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
