слова
slova
The English word "words" is translated into Ukrainian as слова (slova).
The term refers to the plural form of a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
слова is the plural form of the singular noun слово. If you wish to express the means by which something is done, such as "with a word", you would use the instrumental singular form словом.
How do you pronounce it?
slova
Did you know?
- When someone says одне слово (one word), they often mean 'just a moment' or 'a very short time', rather than a single unit of speech.
- The Ukrainian word for 'word' is a linguistic cognate of the English 'word', as both trace back to the same Proto-Indo-European root *wer-.
- In religious contexts, Слово is often capitalized to refer to the Logos or the Divine Word, mirroring the Greek philosophical influence on the language.
Examples in context
- Дії кращі за слова.Deeds are better than words.This sentence demonstrates the use of слова to compare actions against speech.Tatoeba #500810 by deniko, translation #265209 by CM
- Я ненавиджу ці слова.I hate these words.This sentence shows how to use слова to express dislike for specific words.Tatoeba #3942384 by rmdas, translation #863662 by cris
- Дякую за добрі слова.Thank you for your kind words.This sentence illustrates a way to express gratitude for kind слова.Tatoeba #6380150 by deniko, translation #2239665 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
A teacher and a student are discussing a vocabulary exercise.
- Марія MariiaАндрію, перевір ці нові слова.Andriyu, perevir tsì novi slova.Andriy, check these new words.
- Андрій AndriiЯ вже вивчив ці слова, Маріє.Ya vzhe vyvchyv tsì slova, Mariye.I have already learned these words, Mariya.
- Марія MariiaТи молодець, це гарні слова.Ty molodets, tse harni slova.You're doing great, these are good words.
- Андрій AndriiДякую за допомогу!Dyakuyu za dopomohu!Thank you for the help!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
