шко́ла
škólafeminine
The English word "school" is translated into Ukrainian as шко́ла (škóla). Wiktionary also lists учи́лище (učýlyšče).
Meaning: an institution dedicated to teaching and learning (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| шко́ла | škóla | feminine |
| учи́лище | učýlyšče | neuter |
The term refers to an institution dedicated to teaching and learning. For the related action of to educate, teach or train, the verb навча́ти is used.
Which one should you use?
While шко́ла is the general term for a school, учи́лище often refers to a specialized vocational or technical training institution.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In central regions, навчальний заклад is occasionally used to refer to a school formally.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
шко́ла is a feminine noun, and its genitive singular form is шко́ли. When шко́ла is the direct object of a verb (e.g., 'to go to school'), it changes to the accusative form шко́лу.
How do you pronounce it?
škóla
Did you know?
- The word шко́ла is closely related to the Greek word schole, which originally meant 'leisure' or 'spare time'. This reflects the ancient idea that only those with leisure time could afford to study philosophy and arts.
- In Ukrainian culture, the 'last bell' останній дзвоник is a poignant ceremony marking the end of school for graduates, often involving emotional farewells to the building and teachers.
- Ukrainian schools often employ a 'class mother' or 'class father' класний керівник, a teacher who acts as a primary mentor and administrator for a specific group of students throughout their years of study.
Examples in context
- Моя сестра працює в школі.My sister works at a school.
- Я закінчив школу минулого року.I graduated from school last year.
- На останніх вихідних ми зустрілись біля училища.We met near the school last weekend.
- Ця шко́ла дуже велика.Tsya shkola duzhe velyka.This school is very big.
- Де знаходиться нова шко́ла?De znakhodyt'sya nova shkola?Where is the new school located?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking about their children's education.
- Дмитро DmytroНаталіє, де твоя донька вчиться?Nataliye, de tvoya don'ka vchyt'sya?Nataliya, where does your daughter study?
- Наталія NataliiaВона ходить у сусідню шко́лу.Vona khodyt' u susidnyu shkolu.She goes to the neighboring school.
- Дмитро DmytroЦе гарна шко́ла?Tse harna shkola?Is it a good school?
- Наталія NataliiaТак, Дмитре, вона дуже хороша.Tak, Dmytre, vona duzhe khorosha.Yes, Dmytro, it is very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “school” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
