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== Introduction ==
Welcome to the lesson on plurals in Ukrainian! In this lesson, we will explore the formation and use of plural nouns and adjectives in the Ukrainian language. Understanding plurals is an essential part of building your vocabulary and communicating effectively in Ukrainian. So let's dive in and discover the fascinating world of plurals in Ukrainian!
== Plural Nouns ==
In Ukrainian, nouns can be either singular or plural. Plural nouns refer to more than one person, animal, thing, or concept. The formation of plural nouns in Ukrainian depends on various factors, such as the gender and ending of the singular noun. Let's explore these factors in more detail.
=== Masculine Nouns ===
Masculine nouns in Ukrainian can end in different letters, such as -о, -е, -є, -й, or a consonant. To form the plural of masculine nouns, we usually add -и to the singular form. Let's look at some examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| дім (dom) || [dom] || house
|-
| хлопець (khlopets') || [ˈxɫɔpɛt͡sʲ] || boy
|-
| стілець (stilеts') || [ˈstiːlɛt͡sʲ] || chair
|}
=== Feminine Nouns ===
Feminine nouns in Ukrainian can end in different letters, such as -а, -я, -ість, or -ність. To form the plural of feminine nouns, we usually add -и or -і to the singular form. Let's look at some examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| книга (knyha) || [ˈkniɦɑ] || book
|-
| дівчина (divchyna) || [ˈdɪwt͡ʃɪnɑ] || girl
|-
| думка (dumka) || [ˈdumkɑ] || thought
|}
=== Neuter Nouns ===
Neuter nouns in Ukrainian can end in different letters, such as -о, -е, -я, or -ець. To form the plural of neuter nouns, we usually add -а or -я to the singular form. Let's look at some examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| вікно (vikno) || [ˈʋikno] || window
|-
| море (more) || [ˈmorɛ] || sea
|-
| дерево (derevo) || [dɛˈrɛʋɔ] || tree
|}
=== Plural Nouns with Softening ===
In some cases, the endings of singular nouns change when forming the plural. This change is called "softening." Let's look at some examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| сонце (sontse) || [ˈsɔnt͡sɛ] || sun
|-
| день (den') || [dɛnʲ] || day
|-
| кінь (kin') || [kɪnʲ] || horse
|}
In the plural form, the endings -це, -ень, and -інь change to -ця, -еня, and -іня respectively. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| сонце (sontse) || [ˈsɔnt͡sɛ] || sun
|-
| сонця (sontsya) || [ˈsɔnt͡sʲɑ] || suns
|-
| день (den') || [dɛnʲ] || day
|-
| дні (dni) || [dʲni] || days
|}


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=== Plural Nouns with Irregular Forms ===


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.  
Some nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the general rules mentioned above. It's important to remember these irregular forms as you continue to build your vocabulary. Here are some examples:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| око (oko) || [ˈɔkɔ] || eye
|-
| очі (ochi) || [ˈɔt͡ʃi] || eyes
|-
| вухо (vukho) || [ˈʋuxɔ] || ear
|-
| вуха (vukha) || [ˈʋuxɑ] || ears
|}
 
=== Exceptions and Special Cases ===


== Nouns ==
As with any language, there are exceptions and special cases when it comes to forming plural nouns in Ukrainian. For example, some nouns have the same form in both singular and plural, while others have irregular plural forms that cannot be easily predicted. It's essential to encounter these exceptions and special cases as you continue your language learning journey.


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.
== Plural Adjectives ==


=== Singular and Plural Suffixes ===
Adjectives in Ukrainian also have singular and plural forms, just like nouns. The formation of plural adjectives depends on the gender, number, and case of the noun they describe. Let's explore how adjectives form their plural forms in Ukrainian.


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).
=== Masculine Adjectives ===


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).  
Masculine adjectives in Ukrainian change their endings when forming the plural. The endings -ий, -ій, -ой, and -ий become -і, -і, -і, and -і respectively. For example:


=== Irregular Plurals ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| хороший хлопець (khoroshyy khlopets') || [xɔˈrɔʃɪj ˈxɫɔpɛt͡sʲ] || good boy
|-
| хороші хлопці (khoroshi khlopsti) || [xɔˈrɔʃi ˈxɫɔpʦi] || good boys
|}


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).
=== Feminine Adjectives ===


It's important to learn the irregular plurals of nouns, as they are very common in Ukrainian.  
Feminine adjectives in Ukrainian change their endings when forming the plural. The endings -а, -я, -я, and -ьа become -і, -і, -і, and -і respectively. For example:


== Adjectives ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| красива дівчина (krasyva divchyna) || [krɑˈsɪwɑ dɪwˈt͡ʃɪnɑ] || beautiful girl
|-
| красиві дівчата (krasyvi divchata) || [krɑˈsɪwi dɪwˈt͡ʃɑtɑ] || beautiful girls
|}


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.
=== Neuter Adjectives ===


For example, the singular form of the adjective великий (big) is великий, and the plural form is великі (big).  
Neuter adjectives in Ukrainian do not change their endings when forming the plural. They remain the same for both singular and plural forms. For example:


=== Adjective Endings ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| чисте вікно (chyste vikno) || [ˈt͡ʃɪstɛ ˈʋiknɔ] || clean window
|-
| чисте вікна (chyste vikna) || [ˈt͡ʃɪstɛ ˈʋiknɑ] || clean windows
|}


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.
=== Plural Adjectives with Softening ===


For example, the masculine singular form of the adjective великий (big) is великий, and the feminine plural form is великі (big).  
Like plural nouns, some adjectives undergo softening when forming the plural. Let's take a look at some examples:


=== Irregular Adjectives ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| сокирка (sokyirka) || [sɔˈkɪrka] || axe
|-
| сокирки (sokyirky) || [sɔˈkɪrki] || axes
|-
| міць (mits') || [mit͡sʲ] || strength
|-
| міці (mitsi) || [ˈmit͡si] || strengths
|}


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).
=== Exceptions and Special Cases ===


It's important to learn the irregular forms of adjectives, as they are very common in Ukrainian.  
As with plural nouns, there are exceptions and special cases when it comes to forming plural adjectives in Ukrainian. Some adjectives have irregular plural forms, while others have the same form in both singular and plural. It's important to encounter these exceptions and special cases in your language learning journey.


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


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.
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on plurals in Ukrainian. In this lesson, you learned about the formation and use of plural nouns and adjectives in Ukrainian. Remember to practice using plurals in your everyday conversations and written exercises to reinforce your understanding. Keep up the good work, and soon you'll be speaking Ukrainian with confidence!


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==Videos==


===Ukrainian Lesson 7. Plural Nouns - YouTube===
==Sources==
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUmGaKZvuNc</youtube>
* [https://www.ukrainianlessons.com/grammar-plural-nouns/ Множина іменників - Plural of nouns in Ukrainian - Ukrainian Lessons]
* [http://mylanguages.org/ukrainian_plural.php Ukrainian Plural]


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




==Related Lessons==
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Adverbs-of-quality,-quantity-and-manner|Adverbs of quality, quantity and manner]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Present-tense-Irregular-verbs|Present tense Irregular verbs]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Possessive-Pronouns|Possessive Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Present-tense|Present tense]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Adverbs-of-time,-place,-intention-and-cause|Adverbs of time, place, intention and cause]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Adverbs_of_quantity:_how_many|Adverbs of quantity: how many]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Adverbs_of_quantity:_how_many|Adverbs of quantity: how many]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Pronoun|Pronoun]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/how-to-use-numerals-and-nouns-in-pairs|how to use numerals and nouns in pairs]]
* [[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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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on plurals in Ukrainian! In this lesson, we will explore the formation and use of plural nouns and adjectives in the Ukrainian language. Understanding plurals is an essential part of building your vocabulary and communicating effectively in Ukrainian. So let's dive in and discover the fascinating world of plurals in Ukrainian!

Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

In Ukrainian, nouns can be either singular or plural. Plural nouns refer to more than one person, animal, thing, or concept. The formation of plural nouns in Ukrainian depends on various factors, such as the gender and ending of the singular noun. Let's explore these factors in more detail.

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Masculine nouns in Ukrainian can end in different letters, such as -о, -е, -є, -й, or a consonant. To form the plural of masculine nouns, we usually add -и to the singular form. Let's look at some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
дім (dom) [dom] house
хлопець (khlopets') [ˈxɫɔpɛt͡sʲ] boy
стілець (stilеts') [ˈstiːlɛt͡sʲ] chair

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns in Ukrainian can end in different letters, such as -а, -я, -ість, or -ність. To form the plural of feminine nouns, we usually add -и or -і to the singular form. Let's look at some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
книга (knyha) [ˈkniɦɑ] book
дівчина (divchyna) [ˈdɪwt͡ʃɪnɑ] girl
думка (dumka) [ˈdumkɑ] thought

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns in Ukrainian can end in different letters, such as -о, -е, -я, or -ець. To form the plural of neuter nouns, we usually add -а or -я to the singular form. Let's look at some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
вікно (vikno) [ˈʋikno] window
море (more) [ˈmorɛ] sea
дерево (derevo) [dɛˈrɛʋɔ] tree

Plural Nouns with Softening[edit | edit source]

In some cases, the endings of singular nouns change when forming the plural. This change is called "softening." Let's look at some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
сонце (sontse) [ˈsɔnt͡sɛ] sun
день (den') [dɛnʲ] day
кінь (kin') [kɪnʲ] horse

In the plural form, the endings -це, -ень, and -інь change to -ця, -еня, and -іня respectively. For example:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
сонце (sontse) [ˈsɔnt͡sɛ] sun
сонця (sontsya) [ˈsɔnt͡sʲɑ] suns
день (den') [dɛnʲ] day
дні (dni) [dʲni] days

Plural Nouns with Irregular Forms[edit | edit source]

Some nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the general rules mentioned above. It's important to remember these irregular forms as you continue to build your vocabulary. Here are some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
око (oko) [ˈɔkɔ] eye
очі (ochi) [ˈɔt͡ʃi] eyes
вухо (vukho) [ˈʋuxɔ] ear
вуха (vukha) [ˈʋuxɑ] ears

Exceptions and Special Cases[edit | edit source]

As with any language, there are exceptions and special cases when it comes to forming plural nouns in Ukrainian. For example, some nouns have the same form in both singular and plural, while others have irregular plural forms that cannot be easily predicted. It's essential to encounter these exceptions and special cases as you continue your language learning journey.

Plural Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Adjectives in Ukrainian also have singular and plural forms, just like nouns. The formation of plural adjectives depends on the gender, number, and case of the noun they describe. Let's explore how adjectives form their plural forms in Ukrainian.

Masculine Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Masculine adjectives in Ukrainian change their endings when forming the plural. The endings -ий, -ій, -ой, and -ий become -і, -і, -і, and -і respectively. For example:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
хороший хлопець (khoroshyy khlopets') [xɔˈrɔʃɪj ˈxɫɔpɛt͡sʲ] good boy
хороші хлопці (khoroshi khlopsti) [xɔˈrɔʃi ˈxɫɔpʦi] good boys

Feminine Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Feminine adjectives in Ukrainian change their endings when forming the plural. The endings -а, -я, -я, and -ьа become -і, -і, -і, and -і respectively. For example:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
красива дівчина (krasyva divchyna) [krɑˈsɪwɑ dɪwˈt͡ʃɪnɑ] beautiful girl
красиві дівчата (krasyvi divchata) [krɑˈsɪwi dɪwˈt͡ʃɑtɑ] beautiful girls

Neuter Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Neuter adjectives in Ukrainian do not change their endings when forming the plural. They remain the same for both singular and plural forms. For example:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
чисте вікно (chyste vikno) [ˈt͡ʃɪstɛ ˈʋiknɔ] clean window
чисте вікна (chyste vikna) [ˈt͡ʃɪstɛ ˈʋiknɑ] clean windows

Plural Adjectives with Softening[edit | edit source]

Like plural nouns, some adjectives undergo softening when forming the plural. Let's take a look at some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
сокирка (sokyirka) [sɔˈkɪrka] axe
сокирки (sokyirky) [sɔˈkɪrki] axes
міць (mits') [mit͡sʲ] strength
міці (mitsi) [ˈmit͡si] strengths

Exceptions and Special Cases[edit | edit source]

As with plural nouns, there are exceptions and special cases when it comes to forming plural adjectives in Ukrainian. Some adjectives have irregular plural forms, while others have the same form in both singular and plural. It's important to encounter these exceptions and special cases in your language learning journey.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on plurals in Ukrainian. In this lesson, you learned about the formation and use of plural nouns and adjectives in Ukrainian. Remember to practice using plurals in your everyday conversations and written exercises to reinforce your understanding. Keep up the good work, and soon you'll be speaking Ukrainian with confidence!

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


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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