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Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn about personal pronouns in Ukrainian. Personal pronouns are words that replace nouns to refer to people or things in a sentence. They are an essential part of everyday communication and are used to express who is speaking, who is being spoken to, and who or what is being talked about. Understanding and using personal pronouns correctly will greatly improve your ability to communicate in Ukrainian. Let's dive in and explore the world of personal pronouns in Ukrainian!

Personal Pronouns in Ukrainian

Personal pronouns in Ukrainian are similar to those in English, but there are some differences in form and usage. Ukrainian personal pronouns have different forms depending on the grammatical case, number, and gender. In this lesson, we will focus on the nominative case, which is used for the subject of a sentence. The personal pronouns we will cover are:

• Я (ya) - I
• Ти (ty) - You (singular, informal)
• Він (vin) - He
• Вона (vona) - She
• Воно (vono) - It
• Ми (my) - We
• Ви (vy) - You (plural, formal or informal)
• Вони (vony) - They

Let's take a closer look at each personal pronoun and its usage:

Я (ya) - I

The personal pronoun "я" is used to refer to oneself as the subject of a sentence. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "I". Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Я вчу українську.	Ya vchu ukrayins'ku.	I am learning Ukrainian.
Я люблю співати.	Ya lyublyu spivaty.	I love to sing.
Я знаю це місто.	Ya znayu tse misto.	I know this city.

Ти (ty) - You (singular, informal)

The personal pronoun "ти" is used to refer to the person being spoken to as the subject of a sentence. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "you" (singular, informal). Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Ти говориш українською?	Ty hovorysh ukrayins'koyu?	Do you speak Ukrainian?
Ти живеш у Києві?	Ty zhyvesh u Kyievi?	Do you live in Kyiv?
Ти розумієш мене?	Ty rozumiyesh mene?	Do you understand me?

Він (vin) - He

The personal pronoun "він" is used to refer to a male person as the subject of a sentence. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "he". Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Він працює в банку.	Vin pratsyuye v banku.	He works at a bank.
Він високий і хорошо виглядає.	Vin vysokyy i khorosho vyhlyadaye.	He is tall and good-looking.
Він любить грати в футбол.	Vin lyubit hraty v futbol.	He loves playing soccer.

Вона (vona) - She

The personal pronoun "вона" is used to refer to a female person as the subject of a sentence. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "she". Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Вона працює в університеті.	Vona pratsyuye v universyteti.	She works at a university.
Вона розмовляє декількома мовами.	Vona rozmovlyaye dekil'koma movamy.	She speaks several languages.
Вона любить читати книги.	Vona lyubit chytaty knyhy.	She loves reading books.

Воно (vono) - It

The personal pronoun "воно" is used to refer to a non-living thing or an animal as the subject of a sentence. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "it". Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Це авто, воно біле.	Tse avto, vono bile.	This car, it is white.
Це книга, воно цікава.	Tse knyha, vono tsikava.	This book, it is interesting.
Це кіт, воно дуже грайливе.	Tse kit, vono duzhe hraylyve.	This cat, it is very playful.

Ми (my) - We

The personal pronoun "ми" is used to refer to a group of people, including the speaker, as the subject of a sentence. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "we". Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Ми живемо разом.	My zhyvemo razom.	We live together.
Ми ходимо в кіно кожного вікенду.	My khodymo v kino kozhnogo vikendu.	We go to the movies every weekend.
Ми вчимося в університеті.	My vchymosya v universyteti.	We study at the university.

Ви (vy) - You (plural, formal or informal)

The personal pronoun "ви" is used to refer to a group of people being spoken to as the subject of a sentence. It can be used both in a formal and informal context and is equivalent to the English pronoun "you" (plural). Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Ви говорите англійською?	Vy hovoryte anhliys'koyu?	Do you speak English?
Ви можете мені допомогти?	Vy mozhete meni dopomogty?	Can you help me?
Ви дуже милі люди.	Vy duzhe mili liudy.	You are very kind people.

Вони (vony) - They

The personal pronoun "вони" is used to refer to a group of people or things as the subject of a sentence. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "they". Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Вони живуть в одному будинку.	Vony zhyvut' v odnomu budynku.	They live in the same house.
Вони їдуть на відпочинок.	Vony yidut' na vidpochynok.	They are going on vacation.
Вони роблять це разом.	Vony robljat' tse razom.	They do it together.

Practice Exercise

Now that you have learned about personal pronouns in Ukrainian, let's practice using them in sentences. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct personal pronoun:

1. ___ говорите українською? (Do you speak Ukrainian?) 2. ___ люблю грати на гітарі. (I love playing the guitar.) 3. ___ працює в банку. (He works at a bank.) 4. ___ вчимося в університеті. (We study at the university.) 5. ___ любить читати книги. (She loves reading books.) 6. Це кіт, ___. (This is a cat, it is very playful.) 7. ___ живуть в одному будинку. (They live in the same house.) 8. Це авто, ___. (This car, it is white.)

Answers: 1. Ви (Vy) 2. Я (Ya) 3. Він (Vin) 4. Ми (My) 5. Вона (Vona) 6. воно (vono) 7. Вони (Vony) 8. воно (vono)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned about personal pronouns in Ukrainian. Remember to practice using them in sentences and conversations to reinforce your understanding. Personal pronouns are a fundamental part of language and mastering them will greatly improve your ability to communicate in Ukrainian. Keep up the good work and continue learning!

Table of Contents - Ukrainian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation

• The Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Gender

• Nouns and Their Gender
• Plural Nouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays

• Traditions
• Holidays

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Services Vocabulary

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Ukrainian Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Eating Habits

Other Lessons

• Feminine
• Adverbs of quantity: how many
• Adjectives
• Future Tense
• Gender
• how to use numerals and nouns in pairs
• Present tense Irregular verbs
• Pronouns
• Plurals
• Present tense
• Adverbs of quality, quantity and manner
• Adverbs of time, place, intention and cause
• Verb to work
• Possessive Pronouns

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