ласкаво просимо до нашого класу
laskavo prosymo do nashoho klasu
The English phrase "welcome to our class" is translated into Ukrainian as ласкаво просимо до нашого класу (laskavo prosymo do nashoho klasu).
This phrase is a greeting used to welcome new students or visitors to a classroom.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ласкаво просимо literally translates to "kindly we ask [you to come]".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ласкаво просимо, the verb form просимо is the first-person plural, which implies "we welcome".
How do you pronounce it?
laskavo prosymo do nashoho klasu
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian culture, a formal welcome like ласкаво просимо is often accompanied by a handshake, but in a classroom setting, students may stand up as a sign of respect when a guest enters.
- The word ласкаво comes from the root ласка, which means 'grace' or 'favor'. In Ukrainian, this root is used to describe everything from a gentle touch to a gesture of mercy.
- The word клас serves a double purpose in Ukrainian, referring to both the physical room and the student's grade level.
Examples in context
- Ласкаво просимо до нашого класу, студенти!Laskavo prosymo do nashoho klasu, studenti!Welcome to our class, students!
- Ласкаво просимо до нашого класу, малюки.Laskavo prosymo do nashoho klasu, malyuky.Welcome to our class, little ones.
Example conversation
A teacher welcomes a new student to the classroom.
- Олександр OleksandrПривіт, Олено! Ласкаво просимо до нашого класу.Pryvit, Oleno! Laskavo prosymo do nashoho klasu.Hello, Olena! Welcome to our class.
- Олена OlenaДякую, Олександре. Мені дуже приємно.Dyakuyu, Oleksandre. Meni duzhe pryyemno.Thank you, Oleksander. I am very pleased.
- Олександр OleksandrТвоє місце там, біля вікна.Tvo-ye mistse tam, bilya vikna.Your seat is there, by the window.
- Олена OlenaДякую за допомогу!Dyakuyu za dopomohu!Thank you for the help!