Language/Ukrainian/Vocabulary/Services-Vocabulary
As a language teacher, I believe that proficiency in any language goes beyond mastering just the basic greetings and expressions. It is essential to acquire vocabulary that would enable you to function effectively in different life situations. In our previous lessons, we have covered greetings, introductions, Ukrainian alphabet, pronunciation rules, numbers, telling 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, and shopping vocabulary. In this lesson, we will focus on services vocabulary in Ukrainian.
Learning Ukrainian vocabulary for various services such as post office, bank, hospital, pharmacy, etc., will enable you to function effectively in different life situations. You will be able to explain your needs and ask for help using the correct Ukrainian expressions. Let's dive into some common Ukrainian vocabulary for services.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Numbers 1 10 & Food.
Ukrainian Services Vocabulary
Post Office
A post office is a vital service that everyone needs at some point in their lives, whether it is to send mail or receive packages. Here are some Ukrainian words that relate to the post office:
| Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Поштове відділення | Poshtove viddilennya | Post office |
| Лист | Lyst | Letter |
| Поштова марка | Poshtova marka | Postage stamp |
| Поштовий ящик | Poshtovyy yashchik | Mailbox |
Here are some Ukrainian phrases that you may hear or use when visiting a post office:
- Я хочу надіслати цей лист - Ya khochu nadislaty tsey lyst - I want to send this letter.
- Скільки коштує листоштамп? - Skilky koshtuye lystoshtamp? - How much is a postage stamp?
- Я отримав лист - Ya otrymav lyst - I received a letter.
- Де знаходиться поштове відділення? - De znakhodytsya poshtove viddilennya? - Where is the post office located?
Bank
A bank is an important institution that provides a range of financial services such as savings accounts, loans, and money transfer services. Here are some Ukrainian words that relate to the bank:
| Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Банк | Bank | Bank |
| Кредитна картка | Kredytna kartka | Credit card |
| Готівка | Hotivka | Cash |
| Банківський рахунок | Bankivskyy rakhunok | Bank account |
Here are some Ukrainian phrases that you may hear or use when visiting a bank:
- Я хочу відкрити рахунок - Ya khochu vidkryty rakhunok - I want to open an account.
- Я хочу отримати кредитну картку - Ya khochu otrymaty kredytnu kartku - I want to get a credit card.
- Я хочу перевести гроші - Ya khochu perevesty hroshi - I want to transfer money.
- Де знаходиться банк? - De znakhodytsya bank? - Where is the bank located?
Hospital
A hospital is a place that helps people when they are sick or injured. Here are some Ukrainian words that relate to the hospital:
| Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Лікарня | Likarnya | Hospital |
| Лікар | Likar | Doctor |
| Медична сестра | Medychna sestra | Nurse |
| Більний | Bilnyy | Patient |
Here are some Ukrainian phrases that you may hear or use when visiting the hospital:
- Я відчуваю біль у животі - Ya vidchuvayu bil u zhyvoti - I feel pain in my stomach.
- Де я можу знайти лікарню? - De ya mozhu znayty likarnyu? - Where can I find a hospital?
- Я хочу поговорити з лікарем - Ya khochu pogovoryty z likarem - I want to talk to a doctor.
- Я не почуваюся добре - Ya ne pochuvayusya dobre - I don't feel well.
Pharmacy
A pharmacy is a place where people can buy medicines and other healthcare products. Here are some Ukrainian words that relate to the pharmacy:
| Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Аптека | Apteka | Pharmacy |
| Ліки | Liki | Medicine |
| Вітаміни | Vitaminy | Vitamins |
| Аптечний засіб | Aptechnyy zasib | Health product |
Here are some Ukrainian phrases that you may hear or use when visiting a pharmacy:
- Я хочу купити ці ліки - Ya khochu kupity tsi liky - I want to buy these medicines.
- Я хочу купити вітаміни - Ya khochu kupity vitaminy - I want to buy vitamins.
- Мені потрібен аптечний засіб - Meni potriben aptechnyy zasib - I need a health product.
- Де знаходиться аптека? - De znakhodytsya apteka? - Where is the pharmacy located?
Conclusion
Learning Ukrainian vocabulary for services is an essential step towards achieving fluency in Ukrainian. The above examples give you an idea of some of the vocabulary and phrases you might encounter in different service situations. Don't limit yourself to these examples; try to find more vocabulary and expressions that will enable you to communicate effectively in different situations. Keep practicing and speaking Ukrainian as much as possible to become more confident and proficient in this fascinating language.
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Modes of Transportation & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Other Lessons
- Sports
- At Home
- Time
- Telling Time
- How to say Good Bye?
- Numbers 1 10
- Health
- Basic Greetings and Responses
- Geometry
- Leisure Activities
Sources
- Learn Ukrainian Vocabulary - Apps on Google Play
- Learn Ukrainian Vocabulary - K - Apps on Google Play