де́рево
dérevoneuter
The English word "tree" is translated into Ukrainian as де́рево (dérevo).
The term refers to a large woody plant. In Central Ukraine, the specific form дереви́ще can be used to describe a tree that is old, withered or in poor condition.
Meaning: large woody plant (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
dérevo
Did you know?
- The word дерево shares a common ancient ancestor with the English word 'tree', both descending from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'tree'.
- In Ukrainian folklore, the 'World Tree' or Світове дерево is a central symbol connecting the underworld, the earth and the heavens.
- The word дерево is used in Ukrainian to describe not just a living tree, but also any object made of wood, such as a wooden beam or a piece of timber.
Examples in context
- Це дуже високе де́рево.Tse duzhe vysoke derevo.This is a very tall tree.
- Під де́ревом багато тіні.Pid derevom bahato tinі.There is a lot of shade under the tree.
- Старе де́рево росте в саду.Starе derevo roste v sadu.An old tree grows in the garden.
Example conversation
Oleksandr and Olena are walking in a park.
- Олександр OleksandrПоглянь, яке гарне де́рево!Pohlyan', yake harne derevo!Look, what a beautiful tree!
- Олена OlenaТак, воно дуже велике.Tak, vono duzhe velyke.Yes, it is very big.
- Олександр OleksandrДавай відпочинемо під ним.Davay vidpochne mo pid nim.Let's rest under it.
- Олена OlenaЧудова ідея, Олександре.Chudova idea, Oleksandre.Great idea, Oleksandr.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tree” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
