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As a Ukrainian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to welcome you to the "Complete 0 to A1 Ukrainian Course". In this lesson, we will focus on basic greetings in Ukrainian. Mastering these simple phrases will help you start conversations and build relationships with Ukrainian speakers.

Before we begin, let me introduce myself. I am a native Ukrainian speaker and have been teaching Ukrainian to students of all ages and backgrounds for two decades. My teaching style combines cultural information, interesting facts, and practical communication skills. My goal is to make Ukrainian language learning as fun and engaging as possible.

Let's get started with some basic greetings that you can use every day!

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Countries & Directions.

Ukrainian Greetings

In Ukraine, greetings are an important part of daily communication. Here are some of the most common greetings that you will hear and use:

• Привіт! (Pryvit!) - Hello!
• Добрий день! (Dobryi den!) - Good afternoon!
• Доброго ранку! (Dobroho ranku!) - Good morning!
• Доброго вечора! (Dobroho vechora!) - Good evening!
• Здрастуйте! (Zdrastuyte!) - Hi! (Formal)

You can use these greetings in various situations. For example, you can say "Привіт!" to greet a friend on the street or "Добрий день!" to greet a co-worker at the office. "Доброго ранку!" and "Доброго вечора!" are more specific greetings that you can use during the morning and evening hours. "Здрастуйте!" is a formal greeting that you can use when you meet someone for the first time.

Here is a wiki table to help you practice the pronunciation of these greetings:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Привіт!	Pryvit!	Hello!
Добрий день!	Dobryi den!	Good afternoon!
Доброго ранку!	Dobroho ranku!	Good morning!
Доброго вечора!	Dobroho vechora!	Good evening!
Здрастуйте!	Zdrastuyte!	Hi! (formal)

Responding to Greetings

If someone greets you in Ukrainian, you can respond in the following ways:

• Привіт! (Pryvit!) - Hello!
• Вітаю! (Vitaiu!) - Greetings!
• Добре. А ви? (Dobre. A vy?) - Good. And you?
• Дуже добре. А ви? (Duzhe dobre. A vy?) - Very good. And you?
• Непогано. А ви? (Nepohano. A vy?) - Not bad. And you?
• Доброго дня! (Dobroho dnia!) - Good day to you too!

It's common to ask "А ви?" (A vy?) - and you? - after responding to a greeting. This can lead to further conversation and help you get to know the person better.

Here is a wiki table to help you practice responding to greetings in Ukrainian:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Привіт!	Pryvit!	Hello!
Вітаю!	Vitaiu!	Greetings!
Добре. А ви?	Dobre. A vy?	Good. And you?
Дуже добре. А ви?	Duzhe dobre. A vy?	Very good. And you?
Непогано. А ви?	Nepohano. A vy?	Not bad. And you?
Доброго дня!	Dobroho dnia!	Good day to you too!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned some basic Ukrainian greetings and responses. Keep practicing them until they become second nature to you. In the next lesson, we will learn how to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name in Ukrainian. Don't forget to use what you've learned in real-life situations and immerse yourself in Ukrainian culture as much as possible.

До побачення! (Do pobachennia!) - Goodbye!

Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Toys & Shopping Vocabulary.

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

• Languages
• Seasons
• Beauty
• Months of the Year
• Toys
• Leisure Activities
• Introducing Yourself
• Geography
• Count to 10

Sources

• Essential Ukrainian Phrases to Help Refugees
• Greetings in Ukrainian for every occasion (with audio!) - Ukrainian ...
• 100+ Basic Ukrainian Phrases to Survive Your First Conversation ...

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