Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| чудовий | čudovyj | [t͡ʃʊˈdɔʋei̯] (narrow) |
| вражаючий | vražajučyj | [wrɐˈʒajʊt͡ʃei̯] (narrow) |
The adjective is used to describe something that is excellent or extremely impressive. While чудовий is the standard way to express that something is wonderful or marvelous, you can also use вражаючий if you want to specifically emphasize that something is striking or visually or emotionally impressive.
What does it mean word for word?
The word чудовий is derived from the noun чудо, which means 'miracle' or 'wonder'.
Which one should you use?
чудовий is used for something wonderful or marvelous, whereas вражаючий is used when you want to highlight that something is striking or impressive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. The masculine form is чудовий, the feminine form is чудова, the neuter form is чудове and the plural form is чудові.
How do you pronounce it?
čudovyj
Did you know?
- While чудовий describes a wonderful quality, the word вражаючий shares a root with the verb for 'to strike' or 'to hit'. Using it implies that the subject has 'struck' your senses or emotions.
- Ukrainian has a specific word for a 'miracle' (чудо) that is used both in religious contexts and as a casual way to describe a lucky coincidence.
- In some poetic contexts, the root of чудовий is used to describe things that are not just wonderful but surreal or otherworldly.
Examples in context
- У мене є чудовий план.I have a wonderful plan.This sentence shows how to use чудовий to describe a plan.Tatoeba #7077123 by deniko, translation #2459566 by AlanF_US
- У мене чудовий вчитель.I have a wonderful teacher.This sentence shows how to use чудовий to describe a teacher.Tatoeba #6102959 by deniko, translation #6102741 by mailohilohi
- Це такий чудовий фільм.That's such a wonderful movie.This sentence shows how to use чудовий to describe a movie.Tatoeba #6329531 by deniko, translation #5167005 by mailohilohi
- чудовий деньWonderful day
- чудова людинаWonderful person
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Serhiy and Olena are talking about a recent trip to the mountains.
- Сергій SerhiiЯк пройшли твої вихідні?Yak proyshly tvoi vykhidni?How was your weekend?
- Олена OlenaЦе був чудовий похід у гори!Tse buv chudovyi pokhid u hory!It was a wonderful hike in the mountains!
- Сергій SerhiiЯ радий, що тобі сподобалося.Ya radyy, shcho tobi spodobalosya.I am glad that you liked it.
- Олена OlenaТак, краєвид був просто неймовірний.Tak, krayevid buv prosto neymovirnyy.Yes, the view was simply incredible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wonderful” translations and entries чудовий, вражаючий, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
