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Plurals are an important part of the Ukrainian language. They are used to express more than one of something, and they can be tricky to master. In this lesson, we'll look at the basics of Ukrainian plurals and how to use them correctly.  
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!


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== Nouns ==
== Plurals in Ukrainian ==
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.


Nouns are words that refer to people, places, things, or ideas. In Ukrainian, nouns can be singular or plural. To form the plural of a noun, you need to add a suffix to the end of the word.  
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".  


=== Singular and Plural Suffixes ===
To help you memorize the plural endings, think of them like this:
* -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


The most common suffix for forming the plural of a noun is -и. For example, the singular form of the word друг (friend) is друг, and the plural form is друзі (friends).  
=== Plural of Ukrainian nouns ===
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.  


Other common suffixes for forming the plural of a noun are -а, -ы, and -я. For example, the singular form of the word книга (book) is книга, and the plural form is книги (books).
Here are some examples:


=== Irregular Plurals ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| сонце (sun) || son-tse || suns
|-
| грай (song) || h-rai || songs
|}


Some nouns have irregular plurals. These nouns do not follow the usual rules for forming the plural. For example, the singular form of the word день (day) is день, but the plural form is дні (days).  
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.  


It's important to learn the irregular plurals of nouns, as they are very common in Ukrainian.
Here are some examples:


== Adjectives ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| стіл (table) || steel || tables
|-
| яблуко (apple) || ya-blu-ko || apples
|}


Adjectives are words that describe nouns. In Ukrainian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in number. That means that if the noun is singular, the adjective must be in the singular form, and if the noun is plural, the adjective must be in the plural form.  
The plural of some nouns can be difficult to predict, so it's best to memorize them. Here are a few examples:


For example, the singular form of the adjective великий (big) is великий, and the plural form is великі (big).
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| дитина (child) || dy-ty-na || children
|-
| око (eye) || o-ko || eyes
|}


=== Adjective Endings ===
=== Plural of adjectives in Ukrainian ===
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.


The endings of adjectives change depending on the gender and number of the noun they describe. The most common endings for adjectives are -ий, -а, -о, and -е.
Here are some examples:


For example, the masculine singular form of the adjective великий (big) is великий, and the feminine plural form is великі (big).
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| гарний (good) || har-nyi || masculine singular
|-
| гарна (good) || har-na || feminine singular
|-
| гарне (good) || har-ne || neuter singular
|-
| гарні (good) || har-ni || plural
|}


=== Irregular Adjectives ===
Remember that adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun. For example:


Some adjectives have irregular forms. These adjectives do not follow the usual rules for forming the plural. For example, the singular form of the adjective добрий (good) is добрий, but the plural form is добрі (good).
* My beautiful cat (singular): Мій красивий кіт
* My beautiful cats (plural): Мої красиві коти


It's important to learn the irregular forms of adjectives, as they are very common in Ukrainian.  
=== Irregular plurals in Ukrainian ===
There are some nouns in Ukrainian that have irregular plural forms. Here are some examples:


== Conclusion ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| лист (leaf) || ly-st || singular
|}


In this lesson, we've looked at the basics of Ukrainian plurals and how to use them correctly. We've seen how to form the plural of nouns and adjectives, and we've also looked at some of the irregular forms.
* plural: листя (lystia)


If you want to learn more about Ukrainian grammar, why not join the [https://PolyglotClub.com Polyglot Club] community? You can find other language learners who can help you with your Ukrainian studies.
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| зуб (tooth) || zub || singular
|-
| зуби (teeth) || zub-y || plural
|}


<br><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. 😎
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ніч (night) || nich || singular
|-
| ночі (noci) || plural
|}


It's important to note that there are many irregular plural forms in Ukrainian, and we cannot list them all here.


== Examples in context ==
Let's see some examples of plural nouns and adjectives being used in context through a dialogue:


==Videos==
* Person 1: Я люблю каву. (I love coffee.)
* 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.)


===Ukrainian Lesson 7. Plural Nouns - YouTube===
== Conclusion ==
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUmGaKZvuNc</youtube>
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.


===Plural of Nouns in the masculine gender in Ukrainian # 22 - YouTube===
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHzfmDlHSeQ</youtube>


== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_plural Ukrainian plural]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_grammar Ukrainian grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language Ukrainian language]


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Possessive-pronouns|Possessive pronouns]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]


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Ukrainian Grammar - Plurals

Hi Ukrainian learners! 😊
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!

Plurals in Ukrainian

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".

To help you memorize the plural endings, think of them like this:

  • -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

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:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
сонце (sun) son-tse suns
грай (song) h-rai songs

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.

Here are some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
стіл (table) steel tables
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:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
дитина (child) dy-ty-na children
око (eye) o-ko eyes

Plural of adjectives in Ukrainian

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:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
гарний (good) har-nyi masculine singular
гарна (good) har-na feminine singular
гарне (good) har-ne neuter singular
гарні (good) har-ni plural

Remember that adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun. For example:

  • My beautiful cat (singular): Мій красивий кіт
  • My beautiful cats (plural): Мої красиві коти

Irregular plurals in Ukrainian

There are some nouns in Ukrainian that have irregular plural forms. Here are some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
лист (leaf) ly-st singular
  • plural: листя (lystia)
Ukrainian Pronunciation English
зуб (tooth) zub singular
зуби (teeth) zub-y plural
Ukrainian Pronunciation English
ніч (night) nich singular
ночі (noci) plural

It's important to note that there are many irregular plural forms in Ukrainian, and we cannot list them all here.

Examples in context

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.)
  • 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

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 Ukrainian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to visit the Grammar page to learn more about Ukrainian grammar.

➡ 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. 😎

Sources


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