Санта-Клаус
Santa-Klaus
The English phrase 'santa' can be translated into Ukrainian as Санта-Клаус (Santa-Klaus).
Санта-Клаус refers to the legendary figure who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Which one should you use?
While Санта-Клаус is understood, there is a cultural distinction between this figure and the traditional Ukrainian figure, Святий Миколай (Saint Nicholas).
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes from Санта-Клаус to Санта-Клауса when it functions as the direct object of a verb, such as when using the verb 'to believe in' (вірити в).
How do you pronounce it?
Santa-Klaus
When do people say it?
In Ukraine, while the figure of Санта-Клаус is recognized, the traditional figure who brings gifts to children is Святий Миколай.
Did you know?
- In Ukraine, children leave their shoes or boots by the window or door for Святий Миколай to fill with treats, rather than using stockings.
- While Санта-Клаус is a global icon, Ukrainians traditionally celebrate Святий Миколай on December 6 or 19, long before the main Christmas gifts arrive.
- Unlike the red suit of Санта-Клаус, the traditional Святий Миколай is often depicted in the ornate robes and mitre of a bishop.
Examples in context
- Санта-Клаус живе у Фінляндії.Santa Claus lives in Finland.This sentence is useful for stating where Санта-Клаус lives.Tatoeba #8164669 by deniko, translation #8164252 by Silja
- Том і досі вірить у Санта-Клауса.Tom still believes in Santa Claus.This sentence shows how to use the form Санта-Клауса after the verb 'to believe in'.Tatoeba #7918923 by deniko, translation #5849731 by CK
- Санта-Клаус живе на Північному полюсі.Santa lives at the North Pole.This sentence provides another example of the location of Санта-Клаус.Tatoeba #11252193 by deniko, translation #3716026 by Jesse
- Дід Мороз прийшов з подарунками.Santa Claus came with gifts.
- Святий Миколай завітав до нас.St. Nicholas visited us.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about Christmas traditions.
- Ірина IrynaТи бачив костюм Санта-Клауса?Ty bachyv kostyum Santa-Klausa?Did you see Santa Claus's costume?
- Дмитро DmytroНі, але я чекаю на Санта-Клауса.Ni, ale ya chekayu na Santa-Klausa.No, but I am waiting for Santa Claus.
- Ірина IrynaДмитре, ти вже дорослий для цього.Dmytre, ty vzhe doroslyy dlya tsoho.Dmytro, you are already too old for this.
- Дмитро DmytroСвято це завжди магія.Svyato tse zavzhdy mahiya.Holidays are always magic.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
