перемо́га
peremóhafeminine
The Ukrainian word for victory is перемо́га (peremóha).
Перемо́га is the standard and universally recognized word for victory in Ukrainian, describing the state of having won a competition, a battle or a particular effort.
Meaning: condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort, an instance of this (noun)
Which one should you use?
While перемо́га is the standard term, Звитяга is another word for victory often used specifically in the context of military triumphs or achievements in sports. You may also see the phrase Повна перемога to denote a full victory or a complete triumph.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form перемо́га is a feminine noun. It changes to перемо́ги when used in the genitive singular or the nominative plural. It changes to перемо́гу when it serves as the accusative singular, such as when it is the direct object of a verb (for example, 'to achieve victory').
How do you pronounce it?
peremóha
Did you know?
- In contemporary Ukrainian culture, the word перемо́га has become a central motif in patriotic music and street art, often paired with imagery of sunflowers.
- The word перемо́га is built on the root for 'overcoming' or 'surmounting', suggesting that a victory is not just a result, but the act of prevailing over an obstacle.
- The word перемо́га can be used metaphorically to describe a personal triumph over an addiction or a disease, not just a competitive win.
Examples in context
- Українська команда досягла великої перемоги у вчорашній грі.The Ukrainian team achieved a great victory in yesterday's match.
- Ми з гордістю відзначаємо перемогу нашої нації.We celebrate the victory of our nation with pride.
- Він святкує перемо́гу.He is celebrating the victory.
Example conversation
Andrii and Iryna are discussing a sports match.
- Андрій AndriiТи бачила матч? Це була справжня перемо́га!Ty bachyla match? Tse bula spravzhnya peremoha!Did you see the match? That was a real victory!
- Ірина IrynaТак, вони грали дуже добре.Tak, vony hraly duzhe dobre.Yes, they played very well.
- Андрій AndriiЯ не думав, що вони виграють.Ya ne dumav, shcho vony vyhrayut.I didn't think they would win.
- Ірина IrynaАле вони це зробили!Ale vony tse zrobily!But they did it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “victory” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
