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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]

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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+<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Ukrainian|Ukrainian]]  → [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Basic Grammar → Plurals</div>
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-<div class="pg_page_title">Ukrainian Grammar - Plurals</div>
+== Introduction ==
-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!
+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!
-__TOC__
+== 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
+|}
-== Plurals in Ukrainian ==
+=== Feminine Nouns ===
-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".
+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:
-To help you memorize the plural endings, think of them like this:
+{| class="wikitable"
-* -и and -і are the most common endings for plural
+! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
-* -а, -я, and -ю are rare endings for plural
+|-
-* -ї and -ей are rare and archaic endings for plural
+| книга (knyha) || [ˈkniɦɑ] || book
+|-
+| дівчина (divchyna) || [ˈdɪwt͡ʃɪnɑ] || girl
+|-
+| думка (dumka) || [ˈdumkɑ] || thought
+|}
-=== Plural of Ukrainian nouns ===
+=== Neuter 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:
+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
 |-
-| сонце (sun) || son-tse || suns
+| вікно (vikno) || [ˈʋikno] || window
+|-
+| море (more) || [ˈmorɛ] || sea
 |-
-| грай (song) || h-rai || songs
+| дерево (derevo) || [dɛˈrɛʋɔ] || tree
 |}
-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.
+=== Plural Nouns with Softening ===
-Here are some examples:
+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
 |-
-| стіл (table) || steel || tables
+| сонце (sontse) || [ˈsɔnt͡sɛ] || sun
+|-
+| день (den') || [dɛnʲ] || day
 |-
-| яблуко (apple) || ya-blu-ko || apples
+| кінь (kin') || [kɪnʲ] || horse
 |}
-The plural of some nouns can be difficult to predict, so it's best to memorize them. Here are a few examples:
+In the plural form, the endings -це, -ень, and -інь change to -ця, -еня, and -іня respectively. For example:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| дитина (child) || dy-ty-na || children
+| сонце (sontse) || [ˈsɔnt͡sɛ] || sun
+|-
+| сонця (sontsya) || [ˈsɔnt͡sʲɑ] || suns
+|-
+| день (den') || [dɛnʲ] || day
 |-
-| око (eye) || o-ko || eyes
+| дні (dni) || [dʲni] || days
 |}
-=== Plural of adjectives in Ukrainian ===
+=== Plural Nouns with Irregular Forms ===
-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:
+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:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| гарний (good) || har-nyi || masculine singular
+| око (oko) || [ˈɔkɔ] || eye
 |-
-| гарна (good) || har-na || feminine singular
+| очі (ochi) || [ˈɔt͡ʃi] || eyes
 |-
-| гарне (good) || har-ne || neuter singular
+| вухо (vukho) || [ˈʋuxɔ] || ear
 |-
-| гарні (good) || har-ni || plural
+| вуха (vukha) || [ˈʋuxɑ] || ears
 |}
-Remember that adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun. For example:
+=== Exceptions and Special Cases ===
+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 ==
+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.
-* My beautiful cat (singular): Мій красивий кіт
+=== Masculine Adjectives ===
-* My beautiful cats (plural): Мої красиві коти
-=== Irregular plurals in Ukrainian ===
+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:
-There are some nouns in Ukrainian that have irregular plural forms. Here are some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| лист (leaf) || ly-st || singular
+| хороший хлопець (khoroshyy khlopets') || [xɔˈrɔʃɪj ˈxɫɔpɛt͡sʲ] || good boy
+|-
+| хороші хлопці (khoroshi khlopsti) || [xɔˈrɔʃi ˈxɫɔpʦi] || good boys
 |}
-* plural: листя (lystia)
+=== Feminine Adjectives ===
+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:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| зуб (tooth) || zub || singular
+| красива дівчина (krasyva divchyna) || [krɑˈsɪwɑ dɪwˈt͡ʃɪnɑ] || beautiful girl
 |-
-| зуби (teeth) || zub-y || plural
+| красиві дівчата (krasyvi divchata) || [krɑˈsɪwi dɪwˈt͡ʃɑtɑ] || beautiful girls
 |}
+=== Neuter Adjectives ===
+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:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ніч (night) || nich || singular
+| чисте вікно (chyste vikno) || [ˈt͡ʃɪstɛ ˈʋiknɔ] || clean window
 |-
-| ночі (noci) || plural
+| чисте вікна (chyste vikna) || [ˈt͡ʃɪstɛ ˈʋiknɑ] || clean windows
 |}
-It's important to note that there are many irregular plural forms in Ukrainian, and we cannot list them all here.
+=== Plural Adjectives with Softening ===
-== Examples in context ==
+Like plural nouns, some adjectives undergo softening when forming the plural. Let's take a look at some examples:
-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.)
+{| class="wikitable"
-* Person 2: Я теж люблю каву. (I also love coffee.)
+! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
-* 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.)
+| сокирка (sokyirka) || [sɔˈkɪrka] || axe
-* 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.)
+| сокирки (sokyirky) || [sɔˈkɪrki] || axes
+|-
+| міць (mits') || [mit͡sʲ] || strength
+|-
+| міці (mitsi) || [ˈmit͡si] || strengths
+|}
+=== Exceptions and Special Cases ===
+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 ==
-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. 😎
-== Sources ==
+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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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.ukrainianlessons.com/grammar-plural-nouns/ Множина іменників - Plural of nouns in Ukrainian - Ukrainian Lessons]
+* [http://mylanguages.org/ukrainian_plural.php Ukrainian Plural]
-==Related Lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[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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 * [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/how-to-use-numerals-and-nouns-in-pairs|how to use numerals and nouns in pairs]]
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Plural Nouns with Softening[edit | edit source]

Plural Nouns with Irregular Forms[edit | edit source]

Exceptions and Special Cases[edit | edit source]

Plural Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Masculine Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Feminine Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Neuter Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Plural Adjectives with Softening[edit | edit source]

Exceptions and Special Cases[edit | edit source]

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