кро́лик
królykmasculine
The English word "rabbit" is translated into Ukrainian as кро́лик (królyk). Wiktionary also lists кріль (krilʹ) and трусь (trusʹ).
Meaning: mammal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| кро́лик | królyk | masculine | |
| кріль | krilʹ | [krʲilʲ] (narrow) | masculine |
| трусь | trusʹ | masculine |
Which one should you use?
The form кріль is used in a more colloquial or informal sense. The form трусь is also a masculine noun for the animal.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
królyk
When do people say it?
When referring to a rabbit in an endearing or friendly way, speakers often use the term Зайчик.
Did you know?
- Ukrainian distinguishes between the domestic rabbit кро́лик and the wild hare за́єць, whereas English often uses 'rabbit' loosely for both.
- The word кріль is a doublet of коро́ль, meaning 'king'.
- In Ukrainian folklore and children's stories, the за́йчик is often depicted as a timid and easily frightened character, which has led to the word being used to describe a shy person.
Examples in context
- У Тома є кріль.Tom has a rabbit.This sentence shows how to use кріль to indicate possession.Tatoeba #8722813 by deniko, translation #6733511 by CK
- Жив собі один кріль у норці…In a hole in the ground there lived a rabbit.This sentence uses кріль within a narrative context.Tatoeba #10609882 by deniko, translation #10609785 by Selena777
- Це лише кріль.It's just a rabbit.This sentence demonstrates the use of кріль for simple identification.Tatoeba #7296198 by deniko, translation #5386629 by CK
- В зоопарку є багато кроликів.There are many rabbits in the zoo.
- Цей кролик дуже грайливий.This rabbit is very playful.
- О, це такий симпатичний зайчик!Oh, such a cute bunny!
Example conversation
Olena and Andriy are visiting a pet store.
- Олена OlenaДивись, який милий кро́лик!Dyvys', yakyi mylyi krolyk!Look, what a cute rabbit!
- Андрій AndriiВін дуже маленький і білий.Vin duzhe malenkyi i bilyi.He is very small and white.
- Олена OlenaТобі подобається цей кро́лик?Tobi podobaietsia tsei krolyk?Do you like this rabbit?
- Андрій AndriiТак, він чудовий!Tak, vin chudovyi!Yes, he is wonderful!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rabbit” translations and entries кріль, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries кріль, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
