дядько
dyad'ko
The Ukrainian word for uncle is дядько (dyad'ko).
The term дядько refers to the brother or brother-in-law of someone’s parent.
Meaning: brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While дядько is the standard word for uncle, it is also frequently used as a colloquial term for an older man or a stranger.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form дядькові is used when giving or telling something to the uncle.
How do you pronounce it?
dyad'ko
Did you know?
- In some Ukrainian idioms, дядько is used to refer to a mysterious or unexpected person who suddenly appears in a situation.
- The word дядько can be used ironically in Ukrainian slang to describe someone who is acting overly authoritative or old-fashioned.
- Ukrainian uses the suffix -ко in дядько to create a diminutive or affectionate form of the original word дядя.
Examples in context
- Том мій дядько.Tom is my uncle.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as your дядько.Tatoeba #5972634 by deniko, translation #3171306 by CK
- Де живе твій дядько?Where does your uncle live?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of someone's дядько.Tatoeba #6485105 by deniko, translation #17412 by CK
- Мій дядько там помер.My uncle died there.This sentence is useful for stating that one's дядько has passed away.Tatoeba #6277161 by deniko, translation #5754507 by CM
- Доброго ранку, дядьку!Good morning, Uncle!
- Дякую за поміч, вуйку!Thank you for helping me, Uncle!
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Example conversation
Olena and Andriy are talking about family members at a cafe.
- Олена OlenaТвій дядько прийде сьогодні?Tviy dyad'ko pryide syohodni?Is your uncle coming today?
- Андрій AndriiТак, мій дядько обіцяв бути.Tak, miy dyad'ko obiatsiav buty.Yes, my uncle promised to be here.
- Олена OlenaВін дуже приємний чоловік.Vin duzhe pryiemnyy cholovik.He is a very pleasant man.
- Андрій AndriiДякую, він справді добрий.Diakuiu, vin spravdi dobryi.Thank you, he is truly kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries дядько, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
