речі
rechi
The English word "things" is translated into Ukrainian as речі (rechi).
речі refers to physical objects that someone owns or uses.
How does it change in a sentence?
речі is the plural form of the noun річ, which means "thing".
How do you pronounce it?
rechi
Did you know?
- In Old East Slavic, the word річ originally meant 'speech' or 'speaking' before it evolved to mean a physical 'thing'.
- Ukrainian uses the word речі not just for objects, but can colloquially refer to 'clothes' in the sense of 'one's belongings'.
- In certain idiomatic expressions, річ is used to describe a person's character or 'the real deal' rather than an inanimate object.
Examples in context
- Що це за речі?What are these things?This sentence is useful for asking about the identity of certain речі.Tatoeba #6740067 by deniko, translation #2646229 by CK
- Ці речі не мої!These things aren't mine!This sentence is useful for expressing that certain речі do not belong to you.Tatoeba #492605 by deniko, translation #1652 by CK
- Всі ці речі мої.All these things are mine.This sentence is useful for stating that all these речі belong to you.Tatoeba #6279649 by deniko, translation #6110243 by CK
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Example conversation
In a living room, a woman is tidying up.
- Наталія NataliiaЦі речі треба покласти на місце.Tsi rechi treba poklasty na mistse.These things need to be put in their place.
- Дмитро DmytroДобре, я зараз усе приберу.Dobre, ya zaraz use pryberu.Okay, I will clean everything up now.
- Наталія NataliiaДякую, Дмитре, ти дуже допоміг.Diakuiu, Dmytre, ty duzhe dopomih.Thank you, Dmytro, you helped a lot.
- Дмитро DmytroНема за що, Наталіє.Nema za choho, Nataliie.You're welcome, Nataliia.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
