дощ
došč[dɔʃt͡ʃ]
The Ukrainian word for rain is дощ (došč).
The noun дощ refers to an instance of particles falling.
Meaning: an instance of particles falling (noun)
Which one should you use?
While дощ is the standard term, you may encounter Дощик, which is an affectionate way to describe light rain or drizzle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun дощ changes based on its role in a sentence. The plural form is дощі. In the genitive case, which is used to indicate possession or after a negation, the word becomes дощу. To express that it is currently raining, you use the phrase йде дощ, which literally translates to 'rain is going'.
How do you pronounce it?
došč
Did you know?
- When the rain is extremely heavy, Ukrainians often use the verb лити, which is the exact same verb used when you are 'pouring' liquid from a pitcher.
- Ukrainian has a dedicated word, мряка, for a persistent drizzle that leaves everything damp without actually raining heavily.
- The Ukrainian word дощ descends from the Proto-Slavic root *dъždžь.
Examples in context
- Я не люблю дощ.I don't like rain.This sentence shows how to express a personal dislike for дощ.Tatoeba #6627755 by deniko, translation #6532385 by CK
- Дощ ішов три дні.The rain lasted for three days.This sentence describes the duration of дощ.Tatoeba #522953 by aandrusiak, translation #508812 by kebukebu
- Ми не любимо дощ.We don't like the rain.This sentence shows how to express a group dislike for дощ.Tatoeba #6137146 by deniko, translation #377101 by CK
- Прогноз погоди на завтра передбачає дощ із помірними опадами.The weather forecast for tomorrow predicts rain with moderate precipitation.
- Вийти на вулицю сьогодні можна, але беріть парасольку, бо буде злива.You can go outside today, but take an umbrella because there will be rain.
- Я обожнюю прогулянку під ніжним дощиком.I adore walking in a gentle rain.
- Зараз там доволі висока захмарність, можливо, буде йти дощ.Currently, there is quite a high level of cloudiness, so it might rain.
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Example conversation
Dmytro and Nataliia are looking out the window together.
- Дмитро DmytroДивись, почався дощ!Dyvys', pochavsya doshch!Look, the rain has started!
- Наталія NataliiaОй, я забула парасольку.Oy, ya zabula parasolku.Oh, I forgot my umbrella.
- Дмитро DmytroЦей дощ скоро закінчиться.Tsey doshch skoro zakinchyt'sya.This rain will end soon.
- Наталія NataliiaСподіваюся, що так.Spodivayus', shcho tak.I hope so.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry дощ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries дощ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
