Ласкаво просимо до Америки
The English phrase 'welcome to america' is translated into Ukrainian as Ласкаво просимо до Америки.
Within this greeting, Ласкаво просимо means 'welcome'. You may also encounter the word Вітаю to mean 'welcome'.
What does it mean word for word?
The greeting Ласкаво просимо is composed of the adverb ласкаво (kindly/graciously) and the verb просимо (we welcome/we ask), literally meaning 'we kindly welcome'.
Which one should you use?
While Ласкаво просимо is the standard way to say 'welcome', using Вітаємо (We congratulate/greet) would change the nuance from a welcoming greeting to a formal greeting or congratulation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition до (to/towards) is used with the genitive case Америки to indicate the destination of the welcome.
Did you know?
- While Вітаю is a common way to say 'welcome', it is actually the same word used to say 'congratulations' at a wedding or graduation.
- In Ukrainian, the verb просити (the root of просимо) primarily means 'to ask' or 'to request'. Therefore, the phrase 'welcome' carries a subtle, literal undertone of 'we are kindly asking you to enter'.
- The root of ласкаво is related to the word for 'pet' or 'affectionate' in many Slavic languages, linking the feeling of being 'welcome' to a sense of warmth and affection.
Examples in context
- Ласкаво просимо до Америки!Laskavo prosymo do Ameryky!Welcome to America!
- Ласкаво просимо до Америки, друзі.Laskavo prosymo do Ameryky, druzi.Welcome to America, friends.
Example conversation
Serhiy greets Nataliia at the airport.
- Сергій SerhiiПривіт, Наталіє! Ласкаво просимо до Америки.Pryvit, Nataliyie! Laskavo prosymo do Ameryky.Hi, Nataliia! Welcome to America.
- Наталія NataliiaДякую, Сергію! Я дуже рада.Diakuyu, Serhiyu! Ya duzhe rada.Thank you, Serhiy! I am very glad.
- Сергій SerhiiЯк пройшов твій переліт?Yak proyishov tviy perilit?How was your flight?
- Наталія NataliiaВсе було добре, але я втомилася.Vse bulo dobre, ale ya vtomylasia.Everything was good, but I am tired.
