зірка
zirka[ˈzʲirkɐ]feminine
The English word 'star' is translated into Ukrainian as зірка (zirka).
зірка is a feminine noun used in an astronomical context to refer to a luminous celestial body made of plasma.
Meaning: (astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma (noun)
Which one should you use?
While зірка is the standard noun, you may encounter its diminutive or affectionate forms such as Зірочка or Зіронька in informal speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is зірки. When you need to express that something is 'with' or 'by means of' a star, use the instrumental case form зіркою.
How do you pronounce it?
zirka
When do people say it?
The term Зіронька is an informal term of affection often used when speaking to or about someone special, particularly children.
Did you know?
- While зірка is the modern standard, the word звізда was used in the past but has since been discontinued in the Ukrainian language.
- In Ukrainian folklore and songs, the 'star' is often personified as a guide or a companion through the night, rather than just a distant object.
- In some traditional Ukrainian carols, stars are mentioned not just as lights but as heralds of divine news.
Examples in context
- Сонце – це зірка.The sun is a star.This sentence uses зірка to identify the sun as a star.Tatoeba #12152158 by deniko, translation #2300598 by Hybrid
- Місяць не зірка.The moon isn't a star.This sentence uses зірка to clarify that the moon is not a star.Tatoeba #9014616 by deniko, translation #9014451 by CK
- Плутон – це не зірка.Pluto isn't a star.This sentence uses зірка to state that Pluto is not a star.Tatoeba #8347657 by deniko, translation #8336508 by Amastan
- Ти моя Зірочка.You are my little star.
- Дивись на ту маленьку Зіроньку на небі.Look at that little star in the sky.
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Example conversation
A couple is looking at the night sky from their balcony.
- Сергій SerhiiДивись, яка яскрава зірка!Dyvys', yaka yaskrava zirka!Look, what a bright star!
- Ірина IrynaТак, ця зірка дуже гарна.Tak, tsya zirka duzhe harnа.Yes, this star is very beautiful.
- Сергій SerhiiЧи це нова зірка?Chy tse nova zirka?Is that a new star?
- Ірина IrynaНапевно, це просто дуже яскрава.Napevno, tse prosto duzhe yaskrava.Probably, it is just very bright.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “star” translations and entries зірка, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries зірка, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
