Украї́на
Ukrajínafeminine
The English phrase Ukraine is translated into Ukrainian as Украї́на (Ukrajína). If unsure, use Украї́на. Wiktionary also lists Вкраї́на (Vkrajína).
Meaning: country in Eastern Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Украї́на | Ukrajína | feminine |
| Вкраї́на | Vkrajína | feminine, poetic, rare |
The term refers to the country located in Eastern Europe.
Which one should you use?
While Украї́на is the standard name, Вкраї́на is a poetic or archaic way to refer to the country.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, the word changes form depending on its role in a sentence. Use the genitive case Украї́ни to express possession, such as 'the history of Ukraine'. Use the accusative case Украї́ну when the word is the direct object of a verb, such as 'I love Ukraine'.
How do you pronounce it?
Ukrajína
Did you know?
- There is a subtle distinction in usage where Україна refers to the geopolitical entity and україна as a common noun historically referred to a borderland or frontier region.
- When writing the name in the Ukrainian alphabet, the letter ї is used, which is a distinct character not found in Russian and is a hallmark of the Ukrainian language.
- While the name is used for the state, Ukrainians often refer to their homeland as батьківщина ('fatherland'), a term that evokes a more ancestral and familial connection than the official name.
Examples in context
- Украї́на знаходиться в Європі.Ukrayina znakhodytsya v Yevrope.Ukraine is located in Europe.
Example conversation
Andriy and Olena are discussing their travel plans.
- Олена OlenaКуди ти поїдеш влітку, Андрію?Kudy ty poyidesh vlitku, Andriyu?Where are you going in the summer, Andriy?
- Андрій AndriiЯ їду в Украї́ну.Ya yidu v Ukrainu.I am going to Ukraine.
- Олена OlenaЦе чудова ідея, Олено!Tse chudova ideya, Oleno!That is a great idea, Olena!
- Андрій AndriiТак, Украї́на дуже прекрасна.Tak, Ukraina duzhe prekrasna.Yes, Ukraine is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ukraine” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
