по́їзд
pójizdmasculine
The English word 'train' can be translated into Ukrainian as по́їзд (pójizd) or по́тяг.
Meaning: line of connected cars or carriages (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| по́їзд | pójizd | masculine |
| по́тяг | pótjah | masculine |
Both terms refer to a line of connected cars or carriages.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun по́їзд changes its ending to а in the genitive singular case, for example when expressing the absence of a train. The nominative plural form of по́їзд is по́їзди.
How do you pronounce it?
pójizd
Did you know?
- While по́їзд is the standard term for a railway train, по́тяг can also mean a strong desire or 'craving' for something.
- In traditional Ukrainian weddings, the bridal party's procession from the house to the church is referred to as a по́їзд.
- Ukrainian railway culture is famous for its 'platskart' carriages, which feature open-plan sleeping berths where passengers often share food and stories with strangers.
Examples in context
- Я буду їхати поїздом до Києва.I will be traveling by train to Kyiv.
- Цей по́їзд їде до Львова.Tsey poizd yide do L'vova.This train goes to Lviv.
- По́їзд запізнився на десять хвилин.Poizd zapiznyvsia na desiat khvylyn.The train is ten minutes late.
- Ми чекаємо на наступний по́їзд.My chekaiemo na nastupnyi poizd.We are waiting for the next train.
Example conversation
Oleksandr and Nataliia are standing on a railway platform.
- Олександр OleksandrНаталіє, ти бачиш наш по́їзд?Nataliyye, ty bachysh nash poizd?Nataliia, do you see our train?
- Наталія NataliiaНі, він ще не приїхав.Ni, vin shche ne pryyikhav.No, it hasn't arrived yet.
- Олександр OleksandrСподіваюся, він не запізниться.Spodivayusya, vin ne zapiznytsya.I hope it won't be late.
- Наталія NataliiaДивись, ось він іде!Dyvis', os vin ide!Look, here it comes!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “train” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
