нау́ка
naúkafeminine
The English word "science" is нау́ка (naúka) in Ukrainian.
нау́ка refers to the collective discipline of learning that is acquired through the scientific method.
Meaning: collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular feminine noun is нау́ка, while the plural form is нау́ки (sciences). The related adjective is науковий (scientific).
How do you pronounce it?
naúka
Did you know?
- In a figurative sense, Ukrainians use нау́ка to describe a 'hard lesson' learned through a painful experience. The phrase отрима́ти нау́ку literally means receiving a science, but translates to learning a bitter lesson.
- The word нау́ка is closely related to the verb научи́ти, which means 'to teach'. This reveals a linguistic connection where the concept of 'science' is rooted in the act of being taught rather than just observation.
- While English separates 'science' from 'the humanities', the Ukrainian нау́ка traditionally encompasses all structured knowledge, including arts and philosophy.
Examples in context
- Наука розвивається з кожним днем.Science is developing every day.
- Я вивчаю природні науки.I study natural sciences.
- Необхідно підтвердити дослідження науковими фактами.It is necessary to support the research with scientific facts.
- Сучасна нау́ка розвивається дуже швидко.Suchasna nauka rozvyvayet'sya duzhe shvydko.Modern science is developing very quickly.
- Ця нау́ка допомагає зрозуміти світ.Tsya nauka dopomahaye zrozumity svit.This science helps to understand the world.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “science” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
