перемога України
peremoha Ukrayiny
The phrase "victory for ukraine" in Ukrainian is перемога України (peremoha Ukrayiny).
This phrase refers to the successful outcome of a conflict or struggle for the country of Ukraine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun перемога (victory) and the genitive form of the country name України (of Ukraine).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, України is in the genitive case, which is used to indicate possession or belonging (the victory belonging to Ukraine).
How do you pronounce it?
peremoha Ukrayiny
Did you know?
- The word перемога shares a root with the word могти, which means 'to be able to' or 'can'. Literally, the concept of victory is linked to the ability to overcome an obstacle.
- While перемога is the standard word for victory, Ukrainians often use the word перемога metaphorically in daily life to describe any small personal achievement, like a child learning to walk.
- The phrase перемога України is frequently seen on clothing and stickers as a symbolic talisman, turning a grammatical phrase into a visual marker of identity and resilience.
Examples in context
- Перемога України у чемпіонаті була справді неймовірною.Ukraine's victory in the championship was truly remarkable.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing the news on their phones.
- Олена OlenaТи бачив останні новини?Ty bachyv ostanni novyny?Did you see the latest news?
- Андрій AndriiТак, це велика перемога України!Tak, tse velika peremoha Ukrainy!Yes, it is a great victory for Ukraine!
- Олена OlenaАндрію, я дуже рада за нас.Andriyu, ya duzhe rada za nas.Andriy, I am very happy for us.
- Андрій AndriiМи теж цього довго чекали.My tezh ts'oho dovho chekali.We have been waiting for this for a long time too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries перемога, CC BY-SA 4.0.
