взуття
vzuttya
The English phrase shoes is translated into Ukrainian as взуття (vzuttya).
The word взуття is used to refer to footwear worn on the feet for protection. While English speakers often use the word 'shoes' to refer to specific items, взуття acts as a general category for all types of footwear, such as shoes and boots.
How does it change in a sentence?
взуття is a collective noun. Even though it refers to a pair of shoes or multiple items, it is treated as a singular neuter noun in Ukrainian.
How do you pronounce it?
vzuttya
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian folklore, there are various superstitions about the placement of взуття, such as the belief that leaving shoes upside down can bring bad luck.
- In Ukrainian homes, it is a strict social norm to remove your взуття immediately upon entering, often switching to indoor slippers called капці.
- Historically, traditional Ukrainian footwear like постоли were made from raw hide and tied with leather thongs, a far cry from modern взуття.
Examples in context
- Де ти зняв взуття?Where did you take your shoes off?The sentence is useful for asking where someone took their взуття off.Tatoeba #6906367 by deniko, translation #1884681 by CK
- Том не зняв взуття.Tom didn't take his shoes off.This sentence shows a negative statement about someone not removing their взуття.Tatoeba #6892130 by deniko, translation #5440933 by CK
- Я купив нове взуття.I bought a new pair of shoes.This sentence demonstrates using the word to describe buying new взуття.Tatoeba #6279581 by deniko, translation #6110409 by CK
- Де можна купити кросівки?Where can I buy sneakers?
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Example conversation
Dmytro and Mariia are entering the house.
- Дмитро DmytroМаріє, будь ласка, зніми своє взуття.Mariie, bud' laska, znimy svoye vzuttya.Mariia, please take off your shoes.
- Марія MariiaОй, я забула, де моє взуття.Oi, ya zabula, de moye vzuttya.Oh, I forgot where my shoes are.
- Дмитро DmytroТвоє взуття біля дверей.Tvoye vzuttya bilya dverei.Your shoes are by the door.
- Марія MariiaДякую, Дмитре, я їх бачу.Dyakuyu, Dmytre, ya yikh bachu.Thank you, Dmytro, I see them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
