так
tak[tak]
The English word 'so' can be translated into Ukrainian as так (tak).
Так is a versatile word that functions both as a standalone affirmative response meaning 'yes' and as an adverb within a sentence meaning 'so' or 'in such a manner'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using так as an adverb to mean 'in this way' or 'like this', it remains unchanged regardless of the gender or number of the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
tak
Did you know?
- The word так shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'thus', both tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European roots.
- When used in the phrase так собі, так helps create an expression meaning 'so-so' or 'mediocre'.
- Ukrainian has a phrase так і так, which is used to say that the result will be the same regardless of the choice made.
Examples in context
- Так я і думав.I thought so!This sentence shows how to use так to express that something was expected.Tatoeba #496030 by deniko, translation #1176167 by paula_guisard
- Я так це хочу.I want it so much.This sentence demonstrates using так to express the intensity of a desire.Tatoeba #9580508 by Ahha, translation #9548761 by Nuel
- Я так не думаю.I don't think so.This sentence shows how to use так in a negative statement to express disagreement.Tatoeba #577378 by aandrusiak, translation #36557 by CK
- Таким чином, ми можемо зробити наш проект більш ефективним.In this way, we can make our project more efficient.
- Ми провели необхідні розрахунки. Отже, це рішення є найкращим.We made the necessary calculations. So, this decision is the best.
- Були виявлені проблеми. Тому, необхідно шукати найкращі рішення.Problems have been identified. Therefore, we need to look for the best solutions.
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Example conversation
A man and a woman are discussing a plan at a cafe.
- Марія MariiaТи хочеш піти в кіно сьогодні?Ty khochesh pity v kino syohodni?Do you want to go to the cinema today?
- Дмитро DmytroТак, я дуже хочу.Tak, ya duzhe khochu.Yes, I really want to.
- Марія MariiaМи йдемо о шостій годині?My idemo o shostiy hodyni?Are we going at six o'clock?
- Дмитро DmytroТак, це чудовий час.Tak, tse chudovyi chas.Yes, that is a great time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry так, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries так, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
