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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on introducing yourself in Ukrainian! In this lesson, you will learn how to confidently introduce yourself and ask for someone's name in Ukrainian. Mastering these basic greetings and introductions is an essential step in your journey to becoming fluent in Ukrainian. So let's dive in and get started!

Basic Greetings and Responses

Before we jump into introducing ourselves, let's quickly review some basic greetings and responses that you have learned in the previous lesson. It's important to have these greetings in your vocabulary as they will often be the starting point of any conversation.

Here are some common greetings and responses:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Доброго ранку	Dobroho ranku	Good morning
Привіт	Pryvit	Hello
Як справи?	Yak spravy?	How are you?
Добре	Dobre	Fine
Дуже добре	Duzhe dobre	Very well

Now that you have refreshed your memory, let's move on to the main topic of this lesson: introducing yourself!

Introducing Yourself

When you meet someone for the first time, it's important to introduce yourself and make a good first impression. In Ukrainian, there are a few different ways to introduce yourself depending on the level of formality and the situation. Here are some common phrases that you can use:

1. Мене звати [Your Name]. (Mene zvaty [Your Name].) - My name is [Your Name]. 2. Я [Your Name]. (Ya [Your Name].) - I am [Your Name]. 3. Дозвольте представитися, я [Your Name]. (Dozvolte predstavytysya, ya [Your Name].) - Allow me to introduce myself, I am [Your Name].

For example, if your name is Anna, you can say:

• Мене звати Анна. (Mene zvaty Anna.) - My name is Anna.
• Я Анна. (Ya Anna.) - I am Anna.
• Дозвольте представитися, я Анна. (Dozvolte predstavytysya, ya Anna.) - Allow me to introduce myself, I am Anna.

It's also common to shake hands when introducing yourself in Ukraine, especially in more formal situations. Remember to maintain eye contact and use a firm handshake to show confidence and respect.

Asking for Someone's Name

Once you have introduced yourself, it's natural to want to know the other person's name. Here are some phrases you can use to ask for someone's name in Ukrainian:

1. Як вас звати? (Yak vas zvaty?) - What is your name? (formal) 2. Як тебе звати? (Yak tebe zvaty?) - What is your name? (informal)

For example, if you want to ask someone their name using the informal form, you can say:

• Як тебе звати? (Yak tebe zvaty?) - What is your name?

If you prefer to use the formal form, you can say:

• Як вас звати? (Yak vas zvaty?) - What is your name?

Now that you know how to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name, let's practice these phrases in a conversation.

Conversation Practice

Here is a sample conversation to help you practice introducing yourself and asking for someone's name:

Anna: Привіт! Мене звати Анна. (Hello! My name is Anna.) Oleg: Привіт, Анно! Я Олег. (Hello, Anna! I am Oleg.) Anna: Рада познайомитися, Олеже. (Nice to meet you, Oleg.) Oleg: Радий познайомитися, Анно. (Nice to meet you, Anna.)

Now it's your turn! Practice this conversation with a partner or imagine yourself in this situation and try to respond naturally. Remember to use the correct pronunciation and gestures to make your conversation more authentic.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name in Ukrainian. These basic greetings and introductions are the building blocks of any conversation, and mastering them will greatly enhance your language skills. Keep practicing and using these phrases in real-life situations to become more confident in your Ukrainian communication. In the next lesson, we will learn how to count numbers in Ukrainian. До побачення! (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

• Ukrainian Vocabulary: Introducing Yourself
• Top 10 Podcast Episodes for Meeting People in Ukrainian ...
• 100+ Basic Ukrainian Phrases to Survive Your First Conversation ...

Other Lessons

• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Seasons
• Animals
• Resources
• Colors
• At school
• Countries
• Science and Technology
• Time and Scheduling
• Numbers and Counting

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