душа́
dušáfeminine
The Ukrainian word for soul is душа́ (dušá).
душа́ refers to the spirit or essence of a person believed to exist after death. Metaphorically, it is also used to describe a person's heart or feelings.
Meaning: the spirit or essence of a person that is often believed to live on after the person's death (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form душа́ changes based on its role in a sentence. Use the genitive singular душі́ to say 'of the soul' and the accusative singular душу́ when the soul is the direct object of a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
dušá
Did you know?
- The word душа shares a deep linguistic root with the word дихати, which means 'to breathe', linking the concept of the soul directly to the act of respiration.
- If a person is described as having a широка душа́ ('wide soul'), it does not mean they are broad-minded, but rather that they are incredibly generous.
- Ukrainian culture uses the term ду́шенька ('little soul') as a highly affectionate diminutive, often used by parents toward children or between lovers.
Examples in context
- У мене болить душаMy soul hurts
- Вона має велику душуShe has a big soul
- Моя душа співаєMy soul sings
- Він має золоту душу.He has a golden soul.
Example conversation
Olena and Andriy are discussing a spiritual book.
- Олена OlenaТи віриш, що душа́ існує?Ty virysh, shcho dusha isnuie?Do you believe that the soul exists?
- Андрій AndriiТак, я впевнений у цьому.Tak, ya vpevnenyy u tsomu.Yes, I am sure of it.
- Олена OlenaЦе дуже глибока тема.Tse duzhe hlyboka tema.It is a very deep topic.
- Андрій AndriiЦе найважливіше питання в житті.Tse naivazhlyvishe pytannia v zhytti.It is the most important question in life.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soul” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
