переклада́ти
perekladátyimperfective
To translate in Ukrainian is переклада́ти (perekladáty). Wiktionary also lists перекла́сти (pereklásty) and переводи́ти (perevodýty).
Meaning: to change spoken words or written text from one language to another (verb)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| переклада́ти | perekladáty | imperfective |
| перекла́сти | pereklásty | perfective |
| переводи́ти | perevodýty | imperfective |
| перевести́ | perevestý | perfective |
These verbs are used to describe the act of changing spoken words or written text from one language to another.
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix пере- in these verbs functions as a prefix indicating a change or a movement from one state or side to another.
Which one should you use?
The imperfective forms переклада́ти and переводи́ти refer to the ongoing process of translating. Use the perfective form перекла́сти when referring to the completion of a specific translation task, whereas переклада́ти refers to the ongoing process.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the languages involved, use the preposition з (or із) followed by the genitive case to say you are translating 'from' a language. To say you are translating 'into' a language, use the preposition на followed by the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
perekladáty
Did you know?
- The verb перекла́сти can also mean 'to move' or 'rearrange' physical objects, such as moving clothes from one drawer to another.
- If you use переводи́ти in a mathematical context, it means to 'convert' units, such as changing meters into centimeters.
- In common speech, переводи́ти is often used for translating, but purists and professional translators insist on переклада́ти to avoid confusion with the act of moving things.
Examples in context
- Чи можете ви, будь ласка, перекласти цей документ для мене?Could you please translate this document for me?
- Мені потрібен професійний перекладач, щоб перекласти цей текст.I need a professional translator to translate this text.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “translate” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
