снек
snekmasculine
The English phrase "snack" can be translated into Ukrainian as снек (snek) or заку́ска.
Meaning: an item of food eaten between meals (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| снек | snek | masculine |
| заку́ска | zakúska | feminine |
In Ukrainian, you have several ways to describe food eaten between meals. снек refers to an item of food, while заку́ска is a more traditional term that can mean a small dish served before a meal or a light snack in general. If you wish to refer to the act of having a quick snack or a light bite, the common word is переку́с.
Which one should you use?
заку́ска is more traditional and can specifically mean an appetizer. If you are describing the light meal itself rather than the item, use переку́с.
How does it change in a sentence?
снек is a masculine noun, and заку́ска is a feminine noun. If you want to use a verb to describe the act of snacking, use перекусити.
How do you pronounce it?
snek
Did you know?
- While снек is used for packaged treats, traditional Ukrainian закуски often center around сало, a cured slab of pork fat that is essential for neutralizing strong spirits.
- The verb переку́сити literally translates to 'to bite through something', implying a quick, decisive action of eating.
- In a traditional Ukrainian feast, закуски are not just snacks but a formal first course that can include dozens of small plates like salted lard сало and pickled vegetables.
Examples in context
- Чи буде на конференції організований перекус?Will there be a snack organized at the conference?
- У моєму офісі завжди можна придбати снеки.You can always buy snacks in my office.
- Можеш приготувати мені якусь перекуску?Can you prepare me some snack?
- На святі була смачна закуска.There was a tasty snack at the party.
- Цей снек занадто солоний.Tsey snek zanadto solonyi.This snack is too salty.
Example conversation
Dmytro and Iryna are talking in the office kitchen.
- Дмитро DmytroІрино, ти хочеш якийсь снек?Irino, ty khochesh yakis snek?Iryna, do you want some snack?
- Ірина IrynaТак, я дуже голодна.Tak, ya duzhe holodna.Yes, I am very hungry.
- Дмитро DmytroОсь горіхи, це корисний снек.Osv horikhy, tse korysnyi snek.Here are nuts, it's a healthy snack.
- Ірина IrynaДякую, Дмитре, це супер!Diakuiu, Dmytre, tse super!Thank you, Dmytro, this is great!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snack” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
