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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ukrainian Ukrainian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Ukrainian. We will look at some examples of how it is used in context. __TOC__


The verb "be" in Ukrainian is бути (buty). It is an irregular verb, which means that it does not follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. The conjugation of the verb "be" in the present tense is as follows:
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ukrainian Ukrainian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be focusing on the verb "бути" (buty)  which means "to be" in English. Knowing how to use the verb "бути" correctly is essential in understanding and communicating in Ukrainian. We will discuss the present tense, past tense, future tense, and imperative mood. We will also delve into the different forms of "бути" to make it easier for you to use it in your sentences. So let's get started!
 
__TOC__
 
==Introduction==
"Бути" is an irregular verb that plays a vital role in Ukrainian grammar. It is used to express existence, identity, condition, and many other things. In English, "to be" is a very common verb that is also used to express similar concepts.
 
==Present Tense==
The present tense of "бути" (to be) in Ukrainian is used to express a present state, location, or condition of someone or something. The present tense of "бути" is also used to express characteristics of someone or something that remain constant over time.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Я є  || Ya ye    || I am 
|-
| Ти є  || Ty ye    || You (singular) are 
|-
| Він/Вона/Воно є  || Vin/Vona/Vono ye  || He/She/It is
|-
| Ми є  || My ye  || We are
|-
| Ви є  || Vy ye  || You (plural) are
|-
|-
! Person !! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Вони є || Vony ye || They are
|}
 
'''Examples:'''
* Person 1: Я є українець. (Ya ye ukrayintsi)  <br>Person 2: Я теж. (Ya tezh) - I am Ukrainian too.
* Person 1: Ти є студент? (Ty ye student?) <br>Person 2: Ні, я не студент, я працюю в IT компанії. (Ni, ya ne student, ya pratsyuyu v IT kompaniyi.) - No, I am not a student, I work in an IT company.
 
==Past Tense==
The past tense of "бути" is used to describe a state or condition in the past. It is also used to describe experiences, events, and actions that have been completed or ended in the past.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| I || я буваю || ya buvayu || I am
| Я був    || Ya buv  || I was 
|-
|-
| You || ти буваєш || ty buvayesh || You are
| Ти був    || Ty buv  || You (singular) were 
|-
|-
| He/She/It || він/вона/воно буває || vin/vono/vono buvaye || He/She/It is
| Він/Вона/Воно був(ла/ло) || Vin/Vona/Vono buv/la/lo  || He/She/It was
|-
|-
| We || ми буваємо || my buvayemo || We are
| Ми були  || My buly  || We were
|-
|-
| You (plural) || ви буваєте || vy buvayete || You are
| Ви були  || Vy buly  || You (plural) were
|-
|-
| They || вони бувають || vono buvayut || They are
| Вони були || Vony buly || They were
|}
|}


Here are some examples of how the verb "be" is used in context:  
'''Examples:'''
* Person 1: Ти був у Києві минулого тижня? (Ty buv u Kyievi minulogo tyzhnya?) <br>Person 2: Так, я там був. (Tak, ya tam buv.) - Yes, I was there.
* Person 1: Я був у театрі вчора. (Ya buv u teatri vchora.) <br>Person 2: Я також хотіла піти, але не змогла. (Ya takozh hotila pity, ale ne zmohla.) - I also wanted to go, but I couldn't.


* Person 1: Як справи? (Yak spravy?) (How are you?)
==Future Tense==
* Person 2: Добре, дякую. А ти? (Dobre, dyakuyu. A ty?) (Good, thank you. And you?)
The future tense of "бути" is used to describe a future state or condition. It is also used to describe actions and events that will happen in the future.  
* Person 1: Я добре. (Ya dobre.) (I'm good.)


* Person 1: Де ти живеш? (De ty zhivesh?) (Where do you live?)
{| class="wikitable"
* Person 2: Я живу в Києві. (Ya zhivu v Kyevi.) (I live in Kyiv.)  
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Я буду    || Ya budu    || I will be 
|-
| Ти будеш  || Ty budes  || You (singular) will be 
|-
| Він/Вона/Воно буде  || Vin/Vona/Vono bude || He/She/It will be
|-
| Ми будемо  || My budemo  || We will be
|-
| Ви будете  || Vy budete  || You (plural) will be
|-
| Вони будуть || Vony budut || They will be
|}


* Person 1: Хто це? (Khto tse?) (Who is this?)  
'''Examples:'''
* Person 2: Це мій друг. (Tse miy druh.) (This is my friend.)
* Person 1: Що робите завтра ввечері? (Shcho robyte zavtra vvecheri?) <br>Person 2: Буду готувати вечерю з друзями. (Budu gotuvaty vecheryu z druziamy.) - I will be cooking dinner with friends.
* Person 1: Будеш допомагати мені з переїздом? (Budesh dopomahaty meni z pereizdom?) <br>Person 2: Так, буду допомагати. (Tak, budu dopomahaty.) - Yes, I will be helping you.


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==Imperative Mood==
The imperative mood is used to give commands or orders. The verb "бути" is also used in the imperative mood.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Будь    || Bud    || Be     
|}
 
'''Examples:'''
* Будьте здорові! (Budte zdorovi!) - Be healthy!
* Будь ласка, замовте стіл для нас. (Bud laska, zamovte stil dlya nas.) - Please, reserve a table for us.
 
==Negation Form==
To create a negation form, add the adverb "не" (ne) before the verb "бути".
 
'''Examples:'''
* Я не є голодний. (Ya ne ye holodnyy.) - I am not hungry.
* Вона не була задоволена. (Vona ne bula zadovolena.) - She was not satisfied.
 
==Conclusion==
Congratulations! You have learned how to use the verb "бути" (to be) in Ukrainian. To improve your Ukrainian grammar, you can visit the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=136 Polyglot Club] website. There you can find native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ukrainian/question questions]. You can also refer to our [[:Language/Ukrainian/Grammar|Grammar]] section for more lessons.


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Possessive-pronouns|Possessive pronouns]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Present-tense-Irregular-verbs|Present tense Irregular verbs]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verb-to-work|Verb to work]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verb-to-like|Verb to like]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verbs|Verbs]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/how-to-use-numerals-and-nouns-in-pairs|how to use numerals and nouns in pairs]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Cases|Cases]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Feminine|Feminine]]


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Ukrainian Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Ukrainian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be focusing on the verb "бути" (buty) which means "to be" in English. Knowing how to use the verb "бути" correctly is essential in understanding and communicating in Ukrainian. We will discuss the present tense, past tense, future tense, and imperative mood. We will also delve into the different forms of "бути" to make it easier for you to use it in your sentences. So let's get started!

Introduction

"Бути" is an irregular verb that plays a vital role in Ukrainian grammar. It is used to express existence, identity, condition, and many other things. In English, "to be" is a very common verb that is also used to express similar concepts.

Present Tense

The present tense of "бути" (to be) in Ukrainian is used to express a present state, location, or condition of someone or something. The present tense of "бути" is also used to express characteristics of someone or something that remain constant over time.

Ukrainian Pronunciation English Translation
Я є Ya ye I am
Ти є Ty ye You (singular) are
Він/Вона/Воно є Vin/Vona/Vono ye He/She/It is
Ми є My ye We are
Ви є Vy ye You (plural) are
Вони є Vony ye They are

Examples:

  • Person 1: Я є українець. (Ya ye ukrayintsi)
    Person 2: Я теж. (Ya tezh) - I am Ukrainian too.
  • Person 1: Ти є студент? (Ty ye student?)
    Person 2: Ні, я не студент, я працюю в IT компанії. (Ni, ya ne student, ya pratsyuyu v IT kompaniyi.) - No, I am not a student, I work in an IT company.

Past Tense

The past tense of "бути" is used to describe a state or condition in the past. It is also used to describe experiences, events, and actions that have been completed or ended in the past.

Ukrainian Pronunciation English Translation
Я був Ya buv I was
Ти був Ty buv You (singular) were
Він/Вона/Воно був(ла/ло) Vin/Vona/Vono buv/la/lo He/She/It was
Ми були My buly We were
Ви були Vy buly You (plural) were
Вони були Vony buly They were

Examples:

  • Person 1: Ти був у Києві минулого тижня? (Ty buv u Kyievi minulogo tyzhnya?)
    Person 2: Так, я там був. (Tak, ya tam buv.) - Yes, I was there.
  • Person 1: Я був у театрі вчора. (Ya buv u teatri vchora.)
    Person 2: Я також хотіла піти, але не змогла. (Ya takozh hotila pity, ale ne zmohla.) - I also wanted to go, but I couldn't.

Future Tense

The future tense of "бути" is used to describe a future state or condition. It is also used to describe actions and events that will happen in the future.

Ukrainian Pronunciation English Translation
Я буду Ya budu I will be
Ти будеш Ty budes You (singular) will be
Він/Вона/Воно буде Vin/Vona/Vono bude He/She/It will be
Ми будемо My budemo We will be
Ви будете Vy budete You (plural) will be
Вони будуть Vony budut They will be

Examples:

  • Person 1: Що робите завтра ввечері? (Shcho robyte zavtra vvecheri?)
    Person 2: Буду готувати вечерю з друзями. (Budu gotuvaty vecheryu z druziamy.) - I will be cooking dinner with friends.
  • Person 1: Будеш допомагати мені з переїздом? (Budesh dopomahaty meni z pereizdom?)
    Person 2: Так, буду допомагати. (Tak, budu dopomahaty.) - Yes, I will be helping you.

Imperative Mood

The imperative mood is used to give commands or orders. The verb "бути" is also used in the imperative mood.

Ukrainian Pronunciation English Translation
Будь Bud Be

Examples:

  • Будьте здорові! (Budte zdorovi!) - Be healthy!
  • Будь ласка, замовте стіл для нас. (Bud laska, zamovte stil dlya nas.) - Please, reserve a table for us.

Negation Form

To create a negation form, add the adverb "не" (ne) before the verb "бути".

Examples:

  • Я не є голодний. (Ya ne ye holodnyy.) - I am not hungry.
  • Вона не була задоволена. (Vona ne bula zadovolena.) - She was not satisfied.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to use the verb "бути" (to be) in Ukrainian. To improve your Ukrainian grammar, you can visit the Polyglot Club website. There you can find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also refer to our Grammar section for more lessons.

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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