си́льний
sýlʹnyj
The English word "strong" can be translated into Ukrainian as си́льний (sýlʹnyj) or мі́цний.
Meaning: capable of producing great physical force (adj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| си́льний | sýlʹnyj |
| мі́цний | mícnyj |
си́льний is used to describe physical or mental strength, as well as the intensity of an effect, such as a strong wind or a strong smell.
Which one should you use?
си́льний refers to physical/mental strength or intensity, whereas мі́цний is used for the structural strength, sturdiness or durability of objects, such as a strong building or a strong rope.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective си́льний changes its ending to си́льна to agree with a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
sýlʹnyj
Did you know?
- The word мі́цний is also used to describe a deep, sound sleep, which is expressed as мі́цний сон.
- Ukrainian uses си́льний to describe a strong accent, whereas English speakers might think of this as a 'heavy' accent.
- The word мі́цний can describe a strong friendship or bond, implying that the relationship is durable and cannot be broken.
Examples in context
- Ця стіна є міцною.This wall is strong.
- си́льний вітерStrong wind
- Він дуже си́льний чоловік.Vin duzhe silʹnyy cholovik.He is a very strong man.
- Мені потрібен си́льний хлопець для перевезення меблів.Meni potriben silʹnyy khlopets' dlya perevezennya mebliv.I need a strong guy to move the furniture.
- Цей атлет надзвичайно си́льний.Tsey atlet nadzvychayno silʹnyy.This athlete is extremely strong.
Example conversation
Andriy is helping Olena move some heavy boxes in her apartment.
- Олена OlenaАндрію, ти дуже си́льний, дякую за допомогу!Andriyu, ty duzhe silʹnyy, dyakuyu za dopomohu!Andriy, you are very strong, thanks for the help!
- Андрій AndriiНема за що, Олено. Це було не важко.Nema za shcho, Oleno. Tse bulo ne vazhko.You're welcome, Olena. It wasn't hard.
- Олена OlenaЦі коробки справді важкі.Tsi korobky spravdi vazhki.These boxes are truly heavy.
- Андрій AndriiЯ підніму ще кілька штук.Ya pid'nimu shche kilka shtuk.I will lift a few more.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strong” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
