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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary and phrases for eating out in Ukrainian. Whether you're visiting Ukraine or simply want to practice your language skills at a local Ukrainian restaurant, it's important to know how to order food, ask for the bill, and express your preferences. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate a restaurant and engage in conversations related to dining out. So let's dig in!

Ordering Food

When you're at a restaurant in Ukraine, the first thing you need to do is order your food. Here are some useful words and phrases to help you with that:

Vocabulary

Here are some common food items you might find on a Ukrainian menu:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English Translation
борщ	borshch	borscht
вареники	varenyky	dumplings
котлета	kotleta	cutlet
салат	salat	salad
суп	sup	soup
риба	ryba	fish
м'ясо	m'yaso	meat
курка	kurka	chicken
картопля	kartoplia	potato

Useful Phrases

Here are some phrases that will help you when ordering food at a restaurant:

• Я хотів би замовити... (Ya khotiv by zamovyty...) - I would like to order...
• Я хотів би щось пікантне. (Ya khotiv by shchos pikanne.) - I would like something spicy.
• Я не їм м'ясо. (Ya ne yim m'yaso.) - I don't eat meat.
• Чи є у вас вегетаріанські страви? (Chy ye u vas vehehstaryanskі stravy?) - Do you have vegetarian dishes?
• Що ви порадите? (Shcho vy poradyte?) - What do you recommend?
• Якого розміру порції у вас? (Yakoho rozmiru portsii u vas?) - What size are your portions?
• Чи можна замовити просто воду? (Chy mozhna zamovyty prosto vodu?) - Can I order just water?

Asking for the Bill

Once you're done with your meal, it's time to ask for the bill. Here's how you can do it:

Vocabulary

Here are some words related to asking for the bill:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English Translation
рахунок	rakhunok	bill
оплата	oplata	payment
каса	kasa	cash register
кредитна карта	kredytna karta	credit card
чек	chek	check

Useful Phrases

Here are some phrases you can use when asking for the bill:

• Принесіть, будь ласка, рахунок. (Prynesіt', bud' laska, rakhunok.) - Bring the bill, please.
• Скільки коштує? (Skіl'ky koshutye?) - How much does it cost?
• Можна заплатити кредитною картою? (Mozhna zaplatyty kredytnoyu kartoyu?) - Can I pay by credit card?
• Чи можна отримати чек? (Chy mozhna otrymaty chek?) - Can I get the check?

Expressing Preferences

If you have any specific preferences or dietary restrictions, it's important to communicate them to the restaurant staff. Here are some phrases that will help you do that:

Vocabulary

Here are some words related to expressing preferences:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English Translation
гострий	hostryi	spicy
нежирний	nezhirnyi	non-greasy
свіжий	svizhyi	fresh
солодкий	solodkyi	sweet
без глютену	bez hlyutenu	gluten-free

Useful Phrases

Here are some phrases you can use to express your preferences:

• Я не їм пікантно. (Ya ne yim pikantno.) - I don't eat spicy food.
• Я хотів би щось нежирне. (Ya khotiv by shchos nezhirne.) - I would like something non-greasy.
• Я люблю свіжу їжу. (Ya lyublyu svizhu yizhu.) - I like fresh food.
• Я хотів би солодке. (Ya khotiv by solodke.) - I would like something sweet.
• Я маю алергію на глютен. (Ya mayu alerhіyu na hlyuten.) - I have a gluten allergy.
• Мені потрібна безглютенова страва. (Menі potrіbna bezhlyutenova strava.) - I need a gluten-free dish.

Conversation Practice

Now that you have learned the vocabulary and phrases for eating out in Ukrainian, it's time to practice using them in conversations. Here are some sample dialogues to get you started:

Dialogue 1

Waiter: Добрий день! Як можу допомогти? (Dobryi den'! Yak mozhу dopomohуty?) - Good day! How can I help you? You: Добрий день! Я хотів би замовити борщ та вареники. (Dobryi den'! Ya khotiv by zamovyty borshch ta varenyky.) - Good day! I would like to order borscht and dumplings. Waiter: Звичайний борщ або з м'ясом? (Zvychainyi borshch abo z m'yasom?) - Regular borscht or with meat? You: З м'ясом, будь ласка. (Z m'yasom, bud' laska.) - With meat, please. Waiter: Добре. Ще щось? (Dobre. Shche shchos'?) - Alright. Anything else? You: Також додайте до замовлення салат. (Takozh dodaitе do zamovlеnnia salat.) - Also add a salad to the order. Waiter: Зрозуміло. І що ви хотіли би пити? (Zrozumilo. I shcho vy khotіli by pity?) - Understood. And what would you like to drink? You: Просто воду, будь ласка. (Prosto vodu, bud' laska.) - Just water, please.

Dialogue 2

Waiter: Чи закінчили ви свій обід? (Chy zakіnchуlу vy svіi obіd?) - Have you finished your meal? You: Так, закінчив. Принесіть, будь ласка, рахунок. (Tak, zakіnchуv. Prynesіt', bud' laska, rakhunok.) - Yes, finished. Bring the bill, please. Waiter: Звичайний рахунок чи оплата кредитною картою? (Zvychainyi rakhunok chy oplata kredytnoyu kartoyu?) - Regular bill or payment by credit card? You: Оплата кредитною картою, будь ласка. (Oplata kredytnoyu kartoyu, bud' laska.) - Payment by credit card, please. Waiter: Все гаразд. Оплата пройшла успішно. (Vse harazd. Oplata proishla uspіshno.) - Alright. Payment was successful. You: Дякую. Можна отримати чек? (Diakuу. Mozhna otrymaty chek?) - Thank you. Can I get the check?

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned the vocabulary and phrases necessary for eating out in Ukrainian. You can now confidently order food, ask for the bill, and express your preferences at a Ukrainian restaurant. Practice using these words and phrases in conversations to further improve your language skills. Next, let's move on to the next lesson in the course: "Verbs and Tenses". До побачення! (Do pobachennia!) - Goodbye!

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

Sources

• Tobo: Ukrainian Vocabulary on the App Store
• Ukrainian lessons: At a restaurant
• ULP 5-181 | Українська кухня в радянські часи | Ukrainian Lessons ...

Other Lessons

• How to say Good Bye?
• Nature
• Feelings and Emotions
• Numbers
• Services Vocabulary
• Seasons
• Nature and Environment
• Culture and the Arts
• Clothes
• Animals

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