студе́нт
studéntmasculine
The English word 'student' is translated into Ukrainian as студе́нт (studént). Wiktionary also lists студе́нтка (studéntka).
Meaning: person enrolled at a school, university or other education institution (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| студе́нт | studént | masculine |
| студе́нтка | studéntka | feminine |
The term студе́нт refers to a person enrolled in higher education, such as a university or college. For students in professional courses or workshops, the term слухач may be used in certain academic contexts. For school-aged children, the word учень is used instead.
Which one should you use?
студе́нт is the masculine form and is the most common way to say 'student', covering both genders in general usage. In contrast, студе́нтка is used specifically to refer to a female student.
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive plural form студе́нтів is used following numbers 5 and above, or when using words that indicate quantity.
How do you pronounce it?
studént
Did you know?
- In some formal academic settings, a person attending a course without pursuing a degree is called a слухач, which literally means 'listener'.
- Ukrainian universities often have a студе́нтська рада, or 'student council', which possesses significant legal power to influence university administration and student rights.
- The word учень is used for a school pupil, but it also carries a much deeper, almost spiritual connotation of a 'disciple' or 'apprentice' in certain literary or historical contexts.
Examples in context
- Давай зустрінемося з моїми студентами після лекції.Let's meet my students after the lecture.
- Мої дві дочки є студентки університету.My two daughters are university students.
- Мій брат дуже старанний студе́нт.Miy brat duzhe staranyi student.My brother is a very hardworking student.
- Цей студе́нт навчається на першому курсі.Tsey student navchayet'sya na pershomu kursi.This student is studying in the first year.
Example conversation
Andriy and Iryna are talking about a mutual friend.
- Андрій AndriiТи знаєш, де зараз Максим?Ty znayesh, de zaraz Maksym?Do you know where Maksym is now?
- Ірина IrynaВін у бібліотеці, він же старанний студе́нт.Vin u bibliotetsi, vin zhe starannyy student.He is in the library, he is a hardworking student.
- Андрій AndriiВін завжди так багато вчиться.Vin zavzhdy tak bahato vchytysya.He always studies so much.
- Ірина IrynaЦе допоможе йому отримати диплом.Tse dopomozhe yomu otrymaty dyplom.It will help him get his diploma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “student” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
