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Welcome to the fascinating world of Ukrainian grammar! In this lesson, we will explore the intriguing topic of plurals—how to form and use them in the Ukrainian language. Understanding plurals is essential for building sentences and expressing ideas clearly. Whether you are talking about your family, friends, or favorite foods, knowing how to use plurals will enhance your conversations in Ukrainian.

In this lesson, we will cover:

The formation of plural nouns and adjectives

Common patterns for different noun genders

Examples to illustrate each point

Exercises to practice your newfound knowledge

So, let’s dive right into the world of Ukrainian plurals!

Introduction to Plurals[edit | edit source]

In Ukrainian, plurals are formed differently depending on the gender of the noun. There are three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each gender follows specific rules when it comes to pluralization. This diversity can seem daunting at first, but with practice, you’ll find it becomes second nature!

Plural Formation Rules[edit | edit source]

Let's break down how plurals are formed based on gender:

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Masculine nouns typically end in a consonant. To form the plural, you usually add -и or -і to the end of the noun.

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
стіл	stil	table
столи	stoly	tables
друг	druɦ	friend
друзі	druzі	friends
рік	rіk	year
роки	roky	years

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns usually end in -а or -я. To form the plural, you typically replace the ending with -и or -і.

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
книга	knyɦa	book
книги	knyɦy	books
мати	maty	mother
матері	materі	mothers
жінка	zhіnka	woman
жінки	zhіnky	women

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns generally end in -о or -е. To form the plural, you change the endings to -а.

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
вікно	vіkno	window
вікна	vіkna	windows
поле	pole	field
поля	polya	fields
море	more	sea
моря	morя	seas

Common Exceptions[edit | edit source]

While there are general rules, Ukrainian has its share of exceptions. Here are some notable ones:

Some masculine nouns ending in a soft consonant may form plurals with -і.

Some feminine nouns ending with -я may also change to -і in the plural.

Irregular nouns may not follow standard patterns, so always check a dictionary if you're unsure.

Examples in Context[edit | edit source]

Understanding plurals within the context of sentences will help solidify your knowledge. Here are some examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Я маю три стільці.	Ya mayu try stіl'tsі.	I have three chairs.
У неї п’ять братів.	U neї p'yat' bratіv.	She has five brothers.
Вони читають книги.	Voni chytayut' knyhy.	They are reading books.
Ми бачимо красиві квіти.	My bachymo krasivі kvіty.	We see beautiful flowers.
Я люблю великі міста.	Ya lyublyu velykі mіsta.	I love big cities.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to help you practice forming plurals.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks[edit | edit source]

Transform the following singular nouns into their plural forms:

1. стілець (chair) → _________

2. квартира (apartment) → _________

3. місто (city) → _________

4. друг (friend) → _________

5. книга (book) → _________

Exercise 2: Identify the gender[edit | edit source]

Determine the gender of the following nouns, then write their plural forms:

1. дівчина (girl) → _________ (gender: ________)

2. море (sea) → _________ (gender: ________)

3. день (day) → _________ (gender: ________)

4. собака (dog) → _________ (gender: ________)

5. поле (field) → _________ (gender: ________)

Exercise 3: Correct the sentences[edit | edit source]

Identify and correct the plural mistakes in the following sentences:

1. Я бачу три столів. → __________

2. У мене є дві машинки. → __________

3. Вони купили нові книгі. → __________

4. Я маю багато друзів. → __________

5. Вона читає цікавий журнали. → __________

Exercise 4: Create sentences[edit | edit source]

Write a sentence using the plural form of the following nouns:

1. стіл (table) → __________

2. жінка (woman) → __________

3. вікно (window) → __________

4. друг (friend) → __________

5. книга (book) → __________

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's review the answers to the exercises.

Solutions to Exercise 1:[edit | edit source]

1. стільці (stіl'tsі)

2. квартири (kvartirи)

3. міста (mіsta)

4. друзі (druzі)

5. книги (knyhy)

Solutions to Exercise 2:[edit | edit source]

1. дівчина (girl) → дівчата (dіvchatа) (gender: feminine)

2. море (sea) → моря (morя) (gender: neuter)

3. день (day) → дні (dnі) (gender: masculine)

4. собака (dog) → собаки (sobaky) (gender: feminine)

5. поле (field) → поля (polya) (gender: neuter)

Solutions to Exercise 3:[edit | edit source]

1. Я бачу три столи. (I see three tables.)

2. У мене є дві машинки. (I have two toy cars.)

3. Вони купили нові книги. (They bought new books.)

4. Я маю багато друзів. (I have many friends.)

5. Вона читає цікаві журнали. (She reads interesting magazines.)

Solutions to Exercise 4:[edit | edit source]

1. У нас є багато столів. (We have many tables.)

2. Вони – красиві жінки. (They are beautiful women.)

3. Я відкриваю нові вікна. (I open new windows.)

4. У мене є кілька друзів. (I have a few friends.)

5. Вона купує нові книги. (She buys new books.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've taken a significant step in your Ukrainian language journey by learning how to form and use plurals. Remember that practice is key, and the more you apply these rules, the more natural they will become. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed, and continue to explore the beautiful intricacies of the Ukrainian language.

Table of Contents - Ukrainian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Gender

Family and Relationships

Pronouns and Possessives

Food and Dining

Verbs and Tenses

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Hobbies and Leisure

Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Shopping and Services

Ukrainian Cuisine

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to the fascinating world of Ukrainian grammar! In this lesson, we will explore the intriguing topic of plurals—how to form and use them in the Ukrainian language. Understanding plurals is essential for building sentences and expressing ideas clearly. Whether you are talking about your family, friends, or favorite foods, knowing how to use plurals will enhance your conversations in Ukrainian.
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* The formation of plural nouns and adjectives
+* Common patterns for different noun genders
-<div class="pg_page_title">Ukrainian Grammar - Plurals</div>
+* Examples to illustrate each point
-Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ukrainian Ukrainian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Ukrainian grammar. Knowing how to use plurals correctly is essential to speak Ukrainian fluently. With the help of cultural information and interesting facts, we will make this lesson fun and easy to learn. Let's get started!
+* Exercises to practice your newfound knowledge
+So, let’s dive right into the world of Ukrainian plurals!
 __TOC__
-== Plurals in Ukrainian ==
+=== Introduction to Plurals ===
-Plurals in Ukrainian are formed differently than in English. In Ukrainian, the plural endings are added to the end of the noun. The plural endings are -и, -ї, -а, -я, -і, -ю, -ей.
-Let's take the example of the word "сніг" (snow). In the singular form, it is "сніг" but in the plural form, you add the ending -и to get "сніги". Another example is the word "кіт" (cat). In the singular form, it is "кіт" and in the plural form, you add the ending -и to get "коти".
+In Ukrainian, plurals are formed differently depending on the gender of the noun. There are three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each gender follows specific rules when it comes to pluralization. This diversity can seem daunting at first, but with practice, you’ll find it becomes second nature!
-To help you memorize the plural endings, think of them like this:
+=== Plural Formation Rules ===
-* -и and -і are the most common endings for plural
-* -а, -я, and -ю are rare endings for plural
-* -ї and -ей are rare and archaic endings for plural
-=== Plural of Ukrainian nouns ===
+Let's break down how plurals are formed based on gender:
-In Ukrainian, there are several types of plural endings depending on the ending of the singular noun. For example, if the singular noun ends in -й or -ь, you replace those endings with -і and add the plural ending.
-Here are some examples:
+==== Masculine Nouns ====
+Masculine nouns typically end in a consonant. To form the plural, you usually add '''-и''' or '''-і''' to the end of the noun.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| сонце (sun) || son-tse || suns
+| стіл || stil || table
 |-
-| грай (song) || h-rai || songs
+| столи || stoly || tables
+|-
+| друг || druɦ || friend
+|-
+| друзі || druzі || friends
+|-
+| рік || rіk || year
+|-
+| роки || roky || years
 |}
-In some cases, you add an extra letter before adding the plural ending. For example, if the singular noun ends in a consonant, you add -и to the end of the noun. If the singular noun ends in a vowel, you add -й to the end of the noun and then add -і.
+==== Feminine Nouns ====
-Here are some examples:
+Feminine nouns usually end in '''-а''' or '''-я'''. To form the plural, you typically replace the ending with '''-и''' or '''-і'''.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| стіл (table) || steel || tables
+| книга || knyɦa || book
+|-
+| книги || knyɦy || books
+|-
+| мати || maty || mother
 |-
-| яблуко (apple) || ya-blu-ko || apples
-|}
-The plural of some nouns can be difficult to predict, so it's best to memorize them. Here are a few examples:
+| матері || materі || mothers
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| дитина (child) || dy-ty-na || children
+| жінка || zhіnka || woman
 |-
-| око (eye) || o-ko || eyes
+| жінки || zhіnky || women
 |}
-=== Plural of adjectives in Ukrainian ===
+==== Neuter Nouns ====
-In Ukrainian, adjectives agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify. To form the plural of adjectives, the ending changes based on the gender of the noun.
-Here are some examples:
+Neuter nouns generally end in '''-о''' or '''-е'''. To form the plural, you change the endings to '''-а'''.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| гарний (good) || har-nyi || masculine singular
+| вікно || vіkno || window
 |-
-| гарна (good) || har-na || feminine singular
+| вікна || vіkna || windows
 |-
-| гарне (good) || har-ne || neuter singular
+| поле || pole || field
 |-
-| гарні (good) || har-ni || plural
+| поля || polya || fields
+|-
+| море || more || sea
+|-
+| моря || morя || seas
 |}
-Remember that adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun. For example:
+=== Common Exceptions ===
-* My beautiful cat (singular): Мій красивий кіт
+While there are general rules, Ukrainian has its share of exceptions. Here are some notable ones:
-* My beautiful cats (plural): Мої красиві коти
-=== Irregular plurals in Ukrainian ===
+* Some masculine nouns ending in a soft consonant may form plurals with '''-і'''.
-There are some nouns in Ukrainian that have irregular plural forms. Here are some examples:
+* Some feminine nouns ending with '''-я''' may also change to '''-і''' in the plural.
+* Irregular nouns may not follow standard patterns, so always check a dictionary if you're unsure.
+=== Examples in Context ===
+Understanding plurals within the context of sentences will help solidify your knowledge. Here are some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| лист (leaf) || ly-st || singular
-|}
-* plural: листя (lystia)
+| Я маю три стільці. || Ya mayu try stіl'tsі. || I have three chairs.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| зуб (tooth) || zub || singular
+| У неї п’ять братів. || U neї p'yat' bratіv. || She has five brothers.
 |-
-| зуби (teeth) || zub-y || plural
-|}
-{| class="wikitable"
+| Вони читають книги. || Voni chytayut' knyhy. || They are reading books.
-! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ніч (night) || nich || singular
+| Ми бачимо красиві квіти. || My bachymo krasivі kvіty. || We see beautiful flowers.
 |-
-| ночі (noci) || plural
+| Я люблю великі міста. || Ya lyublyu velykі mіsta. || I love big cities.
 |}
-It's important to note that there are many irregular plural forms in Ukrainian, and we cannot list them all here.
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to help you practice forming plurals.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks ====
+Transform the following singular nouns into their plural forms:
+. стілець (chair) → _________
+. квартира (apartment) → _________
+. місто (city) → _________
+. друг (friend) → _________
+. книга (book) → _________
+==== Exercise 2: Identify the gender ====
+Determine the gender of the following nouns, then write their plural forms:
+. дівчина (girl) → _________ (gender: ________)
+. море (sea) → _________ (gender: ________)
+. день (day) → _________ (gender: ________)
+. собака (dog) → _________ (gender: ________)
+. поле (field) → _________ (gender: ________)
+==== Exercise 3: Correct the sentences ====
+Identify and correct the plural mistakes in the following sentences:
+. Я бачу три столів. → __________
+. У мене є дві машинки. → __________
+. Вони купили нові книгі. → __________
+. Я маю багато друзів. → __________
+. Вона читає цікавий журнали. → __________
+==== Exercise 4: Create sentences ====
+Write a sentence using the plural form of the following nouns:
+. стіл (table) → __________
+. жінка (woman) → __________
+. вікно (window) → __________
+. друг (friend) → __________
+. книга (book) → __________
+=== Solutions to Exercises ===
+Now, let's review the answers to the exercises.
+==== Solutions to Exercise 1: ====
+. стільці (stіl'tsі)
+. квартири (kvartirи)
+. міста (mіsta)
+. друзі (druzі)
+. книги (knyhy)
+==== Solutions to Exercise 2: ====
+. дівчина (girl) → дівчата (dіvchatа) (gender: feminine)
-== Examples in context ==
+. море (sea) → моря (morя) (gender: neuter)
-Let's see some examples of plural nouns and adjectives being used in context through a dialogue:
-* Person 1: Я люблю каву. (I love coffee.)
+. день (day) → дні (dnі) (gender: masculine)
-* Person 2: Я теж люблю каву. (I also love coffee.)
-* Person 1: А я не люблю чай. (But I don't like tea.)
-* Person 2: Я теж не люблю чай. (I also don't like tea.)
-* Person 1: Це мій новий телефон. (This is my new phone.)
-* Person 2: У мене теж є новий телефон. (I also have a new phone.)
-== Conclusion ==
+. собака (dog) → собаки (sobaky) (gender: feminine)
-That's it for this lesson on Ukrainian plurals. Remember that the plural endings are added to the end of the noun, so it's important to memorize them. To improve your [[Language/Ukrainian|Ukrainian]] [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=136 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ukrainian/question questions]! Don't forget to visit the [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar|Grammar]] page to learn more about Ukrainian grammar.
-<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
+. поле (field) → поля (polya) (gender: neuter)
-== Sources ==
+==== Solutions to Exercise 3: ====
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_plural Ukrainian plural]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_grammar Ukrainian grammar]
+. Я бачу три столи. (I see three tables.)
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language Ukrainian language]
+. У мене є дві машинки. (I have two toy cars.)
+. Вони купили нові книги. (They bought new books.)
+. Я маю багато друзів. (I have many friends.)
+. Вона читає цікаві журнали. (She reads interesting magazines.)
+==== Solutions to Exercise 4: ====
+. У нас є багато столів. (We have many tables.)
+. Вони – красиві жінки. (They are beautiful women.)
+. Я відкриваю нові вікна. (I open new windows.)
+. У мене є кілька друзів. (I have a few friends.)
+. Вона купує нові книги. (She buys new books.)
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations! You've taken a significant step in your Ukrainian language journey by learning how to form and use plurals. Remember that practice is key, and the more you apply these rules, the more natural they will become. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed, and continue to explore the beautiful intricacies of the Ukrainian language.
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+* [https://www.ukrainianlessons.com/grammar-plural-nouns/ Множина іменників - Plural of nouns in Ukrainian - Ukrainian Lessons]
+* [http://mylanguages.org/ukrainian_plural.php Ukrainian Plural]
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 * [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Adverbs-of-quality,-quantity-and-manner|Adverbs of quality, quantity and manner]]
 * [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
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