праворуч
pravoruch
The Ukrainian word for 'right' in the sense of direction or position is праворуч (pravoruch).
The term праворуч is used to indicate direction or position, meaning 'to the right' or 'on the right'. When you want to express that something is correct or accurate, you may use different words depending on the context, such as ві́рно or правильно. To confirm agreement or understanding informally, you might use добре.
Meaning: of direction, opposite of left (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use праворуч to indicate a direction or position (e.g., 'turn to the right').
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
праворуч is an adverb used to indicate direction or position. It should not be confused with the adjectives праворукий (right-handed) or правий (right-sided/right-handed).
How do you pronounce it?
pravoruch
Did you know?
- In traditional Ukrainian folk culture, the 'right side' права сторона is historically associated with honor and the seat of prestige.
- In Ukrainian, the word право refers to both the 'right side' and the concept of 'law' or 'legal right'.
- The adjective правий can mean 'right' in direction, but also 'just' or 'righteous' in a moral or legal sense.
Examples in context
- Том праворуч від мене.Tom is on my right.This sentence shows how to use праворуч to describe someone's position relative to you.Tatoeba #10150525 by Walentinio, translation #6358164 by CK
- Ванна кімната – праворуч.The bathroom is on the right.This is an example of using праворуч to state the location of a room.Tatoeba #9607150 by Ahha, translation #9584667 by DJ_Saidez
- На перехресті поверни праворуч.Turn right at the crossroad.This sentence demonstrates using праворуч as a direction for turning.Tatoeba #4462596 by shanghainese, translation #6047 by shortiiboy
- Ми зробили це правильно. Так?We did it right. Right?
- Твій розрахунок вірний.Your calculation is right.
- абсолютно правильноAbsolutely right
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Example conversation
Serhii and Iryna are walking in a park and looking for a cafe.
- Сергій SerhiiДе знаходиться те кафе?De znakhodytsya te kafe?Where is that cafe located?
- Ірина IrynaВоно праворуч від того дерева.Vono pravoruch vid toho dereva.It is to the right of that tree.
- Сергій SerhiiДякую, я бачу його.Dyakuyu, ya bachu yoho.Thank you, I see it.
- Ірина IrynaІди прямо і праворуч.Idy pryamo i pravoruch.Go straight and then to the right.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
