со́нце
sónceneuter
The English word "sun" is translated into Ukrainian as со́нце (sónce).
со́нце refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. It is also used to describe a star that serves as the center of any single solar system, or the light and warmth received from the sun.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun со́нце is neuter. In the singular, the genitive form (meaning "of the sun") is со́нця and the instrumental form (meaning "with/by the sun") is со́нцем.
How do you pronounce it?
sónce
Did you know?
- The word со́нце is a linguistic relative of the English word 'sun', as both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *sóh₂wl.
- In Ukrainian, the word со́нце can be used as a term of endearment for a person, much like calling someone 'sunshine' in English.
- Ancient Slavic solar symbols, which visually represent the со́нце, are still common in traditional Ukrainian embroidery and folk art today.
Examples in context
- Як гарно сьогодні світить Сонечко!How beautifully the sun is shining today!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
