південь
pivden
In Ukrainian, the English word 'south' is південь (pivden).
The term refers to the compass point or direction of south.
Meaning: compass point (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun південь changes depending on how it is used in a sentence. When expressing movement towards the south, use the accusative case form на південь. To indicate possession or to mean 'of the south', use the genitive case form півдня. If you need to use 'south' as an adjective, such as in the phrase 'southern wind', use the adjective form південний.
How do you pronounce it?
pivden
Did you know?
- The word південь is also the standard Ukrainian word for 'noon'.
- The word південь literally translates to 'half-day' because of its two components пів meaning 'half' and день meaning 'day'.
- Because південь means both 'south' and 'noon' the phrase південна спека can mean either 'southern heat' or 'midday heat'.
Examples in context
- Гуси летять на південь.The geese are flying south.This sentence shows the use of південь regarding the direction geese fly.Tatoeba #9531696 by deniko, translation #9530311 by sundown
- Північ та південь дуже різні.The north differs greatly from the south.This sentence uses південь to compare the north and the south.Tatoeba #12550219 by deniko, translation #12543343 by sundown
- Птахи взимку улітають на південь.Birds fly south in the winter.This sentence uses південь to describe where birds fly in the winter.Tatoeba #7426685 by deniko, translation #3316846 by CK
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Example conversation
Andriy and Mariya are looking at a map in a park.
- Андрій AndriiКуди нам іти зараз?Kudy nam ity zaraz?Where should we go now?
- Марія MariiaНам потрібно йти на південь.Nam potribno yty na pivden.We need to go south.
- Андрій AndriiТи впевнена, що це південь?Ty vпевnena, shcho tse pivden?Are you sure this is south?
- Марія MariiaТак, подивися на карту.Tak, podyvysya na kartu.Yes, look at the map.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries південь, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
