з пове́рненням
z povérnennjam
In Ukrainian, 'welcome back' is expressed as з пове́рненням (z povérnennjam).
This phrase is typically used as a greeting or a well-wish when someone returns from a trip, a break or a period of absence.
Meaning: welcome back (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition з (with) and the noun повернення (return) in the instrumental case.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the instrumental case of the noun повернення because it follows the preposition з.
How do you pronounce it?
z povérnennjam
Did you know?
- When someone returns from a long or difficult ordeal, Ukrainians might use the phrase з поверненням живим і здоровим to emphasize that they returned 'alive and healthy'.
- While 'з поверненням' is a standard greeting, if someone returns to a physical place like a home, Ukrainians often say з приїздом instead, meaning 'with your arrival'.
- The word 'повернення' shares a common root with the English word 'turn', much like how 're-turn' works in English.
Examples in context
- Ласкаво просимо назад! Ура!Welcome back! Hooray!
- Вітаю з поверненням! Нехай тобі щастить у всіх справах!Congratulations on your return! May you succeed in all your endeavors!
- Раді вітати тебе знову, Олександре! Як там твоя поїздка?We are glad to welcome you back, Alexander! How was your trip?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welcome back” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
