супер
The English phrase "super" translates to the Ukrainian супер.
The word is used to mean better than usual, acting as an adjective or an exclamation. It is used similarly to the English words "super" or "great".
Meaning: better than usual (adj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word супер is used informally. If you want an informal way to express enjoyment or the concept of "super", you can also use Класно.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adverb or as an invariable adjective in exclamations, супер does not change its form for gender, number or case.
When do people say it?
In casual conversation, saying Супер! is a common way to express enthusiastic approval or agreement.
Did you know?
- In youth slang, супер is sometimes used sarcastically to mean the exact opposite. The meaning is conveyed entirely through a specific downward inflection and a roll of the eyes.
- In Ukrainian, супер can be used as a prefix to create new, playful adjectives. For example, you might hear супер-дупер to add an extra layer of enthusiasm or a hint of irony.
- While супер is common, Ukrainians often use класно to mean 'super' or 'cool'. This word comes from the root for 'class' and originally implied something was of high quality or first-class.
Examples in context
- Хто ваш улюблений супер-герой?Who's your favorite super hero?This sentence uses супер to refer to a super hero.Tatoeba #6576312 by deniko, translation #908751 by CK
- Супер!Super!This sentence uses супер as an exclamation.Tatoeba #490174 by aandrusiak, translation #10119286 by valestanov
- Ти дивитимешся Супербоул?Will you watch the Super Bowl?This sentence uses супер within the name of the Super Bowl.Tatoeba #10253019 by deniko, translation #1413576 by Spamster
- Ця кава смакує класноThis coffee tastes great.
- Ти дуже гарно співаєш, відмінноYou sing very well, excellent.
- Ця вистава була чудоваThis show was great.
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Example conversation
Andrii and Mariia are discussing a new movie they just watched.
- Андрій AndriiТобі сподобався цей фільм?Tobi spodobavsia tsei film?Did you like this movie?
- Марія MariiaТак, він просто супер!Tak, vin prosto super!Yes, it was just super!
- Андрій AndriiМені теж дуже сподобався сюжет.Meni tezh duzhe spodobavsia siuzhet.I also really liked the plot.
- Марія MariiaЦе була супер ідея піти в кіно.Tse bula super ideia pity v kino.It was a super idea to go to the cinema.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
