Language/Ukrainian/Vocabulary/Shopping-Vocabulary
Introduction
Welcome to the Ukrainian Vocabulary lesson on Shopping and Services. In this lesson, you will learn essential Ukrainian vocabulary related to shopping, such as stores, prices, and payment methods. Knowing these words will help you navigate shopping situations in Ukraine.
By the end of this lesson, you will:
- Be able to name types of stores in Ukrainian.
- Know how to ask for prices in Ukrainian.
- Understand how to make payments in Ukrainian, including cash and credit card options.
Stores
In Ukraine, there are various types of stores to find what you need or want. Here are some essential types of stores:
Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English |
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магазин | mah-hah-ZEEN | store |
супермаркет | soo-pehr-mahr-KEHT | supermarket |
бакалія | bah-kah-LEE-ya | grocery store |
аптека | ap-TEH-ka | pharmacy |
курена | koo-REH-na | poultry market |
Asking for Prices
While shopping, it's essential to understand how to ask for prices. Here are some useful phrases to use:
- Скільки коштує? (Skil'ky kostuye?) - How much does it cost?
- Ціна? (Tsi-na?) - Price?
When asking for prices, you will receive the following types of responses:
Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English |
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Десять гривень | deh-SYAT' hry-VEN' | Ten hryvnias |
П'ятсот гривень | pyat-SOT' hry-VEN' | Five hundred hryvnias |
Три копійки | try ko-PEY-ki | Three kopiykas (cents) |
Payment Methods
Payment methods can vary in Ukraine, and it's essential to understand how to pay for purchases. Here are some essential payment methods:
- готівка (ho-TEEV-ka) - cash
- кредитна карта (kre-DYT-na kar-TA) - credit card
- дебетова карта (dyeh-beh-TO-va kar-TA) - debit card
Example Sentences
- Я хочу купити цю куртку. Скільки коштує? (Ya khochu kupity tsyu kurtku. Skil'ky kostuye?) - I want to buy this jacket. How much does it cost?
- Ціна за кілограм? (Tsi-na za kihlo-hram?) - Price per kilogram?
- Я збираюся заплатити готівкою. (Ya zbyrayusya zaplatyty ho-TEEV-koyu.) - I'm going to pay with cash.
- Чи приймаєте ви кредитну карту? (Chy pryymayete vy kre-DYT-nu kar-TU?) - Do you accept credit cards?
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned essential vocabulary related to shopping in Ukrainian. Remember to practice these words and phrases in conversations while in Ukraine. Keep up the good work!
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Sources
- Tobo: Ukrainian Vocabulary on the App Store
- FMU 1-18 | Vocabulary booster! Shopping Vocabulary in Ukrainian
- How to say "barcode" in Ukrainian? - Tobo