ура
ura
The English expression 'yay' can be translated into Ukrainian as ура (ura). Wiktionary also lists та (ta) and єй (jej).
Meaning: an expression of happiness (intj)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ура | ura | |
| та | ta | |
| єй | jej | slang |
ура is used to express joy, excitement or victory.
Which one should you use?
While ура can mean 'yay', it is more closely associated with the more forceful 'hurrah' used during celebrations or cheers. The form єй is a slangy, loanword-influenced way to express excitement, similar to the English 'yay'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
єй is considered slang.
How do you pronounce it?
ura
Did you know?
- The word ура is shared across many Slavic languages and was famously used as a collective battle cry by soldiers in the Russian and Soviet armies.
- The form та used as an exclamation of excitement is actually a shortened version of the word так, meaning 'yes'.
- Using ура can feel unexpectedly heavy or formal to a native speaker if you are only celebrating a small personal win, like finding a lost sock.
Examples in context
- Ура, ми нарешті перемогли!Ura, my narešti peremohly!Yay, we finally won!
- Ура, я знайшла свої ключі!Ura, ya znaishla svoï kluchi!Yay, I found my keys!
Example conversation
Olena and Andrii are looking at their exam results.
- Олена OlenaДивись, Андрію, ми обоє склали іспит!Dyvys', Andriyu, my oboye sklady ispit!Look, Andrii, we both passed the exam!
- Андрій AndriiУра! Я так хвилювався!Ura! Ya tak khvylyuvavsya!Yay! I was so nervous!
- Олена OlenaТепер ми можемо відпочити.Teper my mozhemo vidpochyty.Now we can relax.
- Андрій AndriiЦе просто чудовий день.Tse prosto chudovyi den'This is just a wonderful day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yay” translations and entries та, єй, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries та, єй, CC BY-SA 4.0.
