літо
lito
The Ukrainian word for summer is літо (lito).
літо refers to the hottest season of the year.
Meaning: hottest season (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on how you use it in a sentence. Use літа when you want to say 'of summer' (genitive singular) or when referring to 'summers' (nominative plural). If you want to say 'in summer' or 'during the summer', use the form літом.
How do you pronounce it?
lito
Did you know?
- The Ukrainian word for 'years of age' is роки, but the word літа is used in poetic or formal contexts to describe a person's age.
- In Ukrainian culture, the 'summer' solstice is celebrated with Івана Купала, a festival involving jumping over bonfires and weaving flower wreaths to find love.
- In many Slavic languages, including Ukrainian, the word for 'summer' can also be used in archaic contexts to refer to a 'year' or a period of time.
Examples in context
- Я не люблю літо.I don't like summer.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for літо.Tatoeba #1116563 by aandrusiak, translation #252224 by CK
- Ти добре провів літо?Did you have a nice summer?This sentence is useful for asking if someone enjoyed their літо.Tatoeba #5786266 by deniko, translation #66730 by CK
- Я була вдома все літо.I was at home all summer.This sentence is useful for stating that one remained at home throughout the entirety of літо.Tatoeba #8620693 by rmdas, translation #8846414 by deniko
- Всі харчуються позитивними емоціями під час літа.Everyone nourishes themselves with positive emotions during the summer.
- Цього літа планую відвідати Київ.This summer, I plan to visit Kyiv.
- Літо – найулюбленіший сезон багатьох людей.Summer is the favorite season of many people.
- Важко уявити життя без літнього відпочинку.It's hard to imagine life without a summer vacation.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about the weather outdoors.
- Олександр OleksandrСьогодні дуже спекотно, чи не так?Siohodni duzhe spekotno, chy ne tak?It is very hot today, isn't it?
- Ірина IrynaТак, це вже справжнє літо.Tak, tse vzhe spravzhnye lito.Yes, it is truly summer now.
- Олександр OleksandrТобі подобається така погода?Tobі podobayet' taka pohoda?Do you like this weather?
- Ірина IrynaТак, я люблю літо більше за все.Tak, ya lyublyu lito bil'she za vse.Yes, I love summer more than anything.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
