змія
zmiya
The Ukrainian word for snake is змія (zmiya).
змія is used to refer to a legless reptile.
Meaning: legless reptile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of змія is змії.
How do you pronounce it?
zmiya
Did you know?
- The word змія is a feminine noun, while the related word змій is masculine and typically denotes a malevolent mythological creature.
- In some regional Ukrainian beliefs, the 'house snake' was once considered a guardian spirit that brought prosperity to a home.
- While змія means snake, the word гадюка is used specifically for a viper and is often used as a sharp insult for a spiteful person.
Examples in context
- Це доволі велика змія.That's a pretty big snake.This sentence is useful for describing the size of a змія.Tatoeba #8121272 by deniko, translation #3315025 by CK
- Ця змія жива чи мертва?Is the snake alive or dead?This sentence is useful for asking about the state of a змія.Tatoeba #379161 by Internecivus, translation #49936 by CK
- Мене щойно вкусила змія.I've just been bitten by a snake.This sentence is useful for describing being bitten by a змія.Tatoeba #7957364 by deniko, translation #7736590 by CK
- Я бачив велику змію в лісі.I saw a big snake in the forest.
- Не підходь до гадюки, вона отруйна!Don't approach the viper, it's poisonous!
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Example conversation
Dmytro and Maria are walking in a forest.
- Дмитро DmytroДивись, там у траві змія!Dyvys', tam u travi zmiya!Look, there is a snake in the grass!
- Марія MariiaОй, вона дуже маленька.Oi, vona duzhe malen'ka.Oh, it is very small.
- Дмитро DmytroДавай відійдемо від неї.Davai vidoidemo vid neyi.Let's move away from it.
- Марія MariiaТак, це буде безпечніше.Tak, tse bude bezpechnishe.Yes, that will be safer.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
