зуби
zuby
The Ukrainian word for "teeth" is зуби (zuby).
The word зуби refers to the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing possession (e.g., 'I have a tooth'), the singular form зуб changes to зуба in the genitive case. The genitive plural form of зуби, used after numbers or to indicate 'of teeth', is зубів.
How do you pronounce it?
zuby
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian folk medicine and superstitions, there was once a belief that a 'tooth worm' зубний черв'як was the cause of cavities, rather than bacteria.
- There is a common Ukrainian expression зазубрити, meaning to memorize something by rote or 'cram', which stems from the idea of making notches or 'teeth' in a surface.
- When describing someone who is very brave or bold, Ukrainians might use the word зубастий, which literally means 'toothy'. While it sounds physical, it describes someone with a 'sharp' or aggressive character.
Examples in context
- У жаб є зуби?Do frogs have teeth?This sentence is useful for asking about the physical characteristics of frogs.Tatoeba #10341422 by deniko, translation #10339688 by CK
- У неї білі зуби.She has white teeth.This sentence is useful for describing the color of someone's зуби.Tatoeba #6157124 by deniko, translation #2505911 by Hybrid
- У вас є всі зуби?Do you have all your teeth?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses all of their зуби.Tatoeba #6051616 by deniko, translation #6049175 by CK
- У мене болять зуби.My teeth hurt.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing dental health at a cafe.
- Марія MariiaТвої зуби виглядають дуже здоровими.Tvoi zuby vyhliadaiut duzhe zdorovymy.Your teeth look very healthy.
- Сергій SerhiiДякую, я тепер регулярно чищу зуби.Diakuiu, ya teper rehuliarno chyshu zuby.Thank you, I brush my teeth regularly now.
- Марія MariiaЦе важливо для гарної посмішки.Tse vazhlyvo dlia harnoi posmishky.That is important for a good smile.
- Сергій SerhiiТи права, Маріє.Ty prava, Mariie.You are right, Mariia.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
