I have been living in Canada for past 6 months now and most times I have been mistaken for Russian when speaking Ukrainian with my family or friends. At first I treated it with more understanding but it never really stopped. Not even once people didn’t understand that it was not Russian. And don’t even get me started on those idiots who then precede to shout suka blyat (happened way too many times in school)

Last time this happened and I told the guy that I am speaking Ukrainian he just told me that it’s basically the same as Russian from the sounding. I feel like even telling me that is disrespectful. I wish more people were understanding of this. But the thing is, Ukrainian doesn’t even sound like Russian like AT ALL. If you asked me it sounds so much more similar to Slovak and Polish. I would add Belarusian too but their language is going extinct at this point. I just wish people were more understanding and respectful when it came to language.

Sorry for the rant but I just felt like I needed to share.

This documentary follows several different musicians and artists, soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who "drift" around the frontline, inspiring their comrades-in-arms, helping them to vent, giving them a taste of what they're fighting for: Ukrainian culture, history, art and their homes.
It's in Ukrainian and has English subtitles.

I've been trying to find the name of this tune on Sopilka, but had no success so far. Any idea what it is?

As I'm watching Ukrainian content on social media, I noticed two distinctive (to my ears) types or pronunciation and started wondering if these are just regional differences or if there's something else going on. For example:

1. Myroslava who documents her apartment renovation - https://youtu.be/GeBjX8xKoNg, her speech sounds more... "harder" to me. Very clear, but on the sharper end, if that makes sense. She would probably pronounce "що" clearly as "ш-ч-о".

2. Daniela, the vocalist of Vivienne Mort - https://youtu.be/zws-pydEaGs, both her speech and singing sound much "softer" to me. She would probably pronounce "що" more like "сь-ць-о".

With that said, can anyone please tell me if these are really just regional differences or if it's something else like... maybe if you've been speaking primarily Russian and then your Ukrainian gets a certain "flair" or maybe it's as simple as just differences from one person to another?

Finally, which of these two sounds more "correct" (if there even is such a thing)? Whenever I learn a language, I always prefer to at least try to learn the most "standard" version/dialect/pronunciation. Even though I'm aware that one may never reach native level pronunciation, at least I'd like to focus on one consistent option rather than pick up multiple ones and mix them. I'd appreciate any insight 🙏🏻😊

Всім привіт! Тут я коротко викладу історію своїх пошуків і те, чим ви зможете мені допомогти.

Загалом, зараз я живу не в Україні й був там лише кілька разів у ранньому дитинстві. Своїм корінням я зацікавився зовсім нещодавно. Цей інтерес у мене викликав друг брата, який знає всіх своїх прабабусь і прадідусів від А до Я.

Спочатку я хотів скласти родовідне дерево за батьківською лінією (він та його предки на 100% не українці), але коли дізнався, що мій дідусь його вже зробив, то переключився на вивчення маминих коренів. Її батька (свого діда) я взагалі знати не хочу, оскільки він був людиною емоційно відстороненою і сильно пив. Таким чином у мене залишилася тільки гілка бабусі.

Нещодавно я почав приходити до неї, щоб подивитися на фотографії її батька та діда. Вона розповіла, що дід мав велику ділянку в селі Антонюки (Одеська область, Березівський район).

Вибачте, що вийшло щось на кшталт твору, я намагався якомога ясніше висловити свої думки й вирішив зробити це саме так.

Коротше, якщо ви знаєте когось або самі живете в Антонюках, будь ласка, напишіть мені.

Hello everyone. My late mother was Ukrainian but unfortunately when I was a child the belief was to only speak English in the home. My grandparents came to the US. from Ukraine and she and her siblings never spoke English until they started school. She had a tutor for us for a short time in our home but that didn't last long. I still know the alphabet and many words and am taking a Ukrainian course in DuoLingo and have ordered books to learn also. One confusioin I have is for the word "and" I see "i" and "a" used and cannot tell why one or the other is being used. Can someone explain it to me. Thank you. PS - I'm 76 years old.

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Hello, I’m currently learning to play some old songs from A. Rosenbaum on guitar.

My question is, what is the attitude towards his older work, (those songs which have no political agenda ofc.)
I don’t have a sentiment towards russia or soviet union, i just love eastern bard songs, but i wouldn’t like to offend any of my Ukrainian friends by playing them - if i ever got in that situation.

I’d like to expand the scope beyond this one artist and I want to hear an opinion on playing music of similar kind in general.

Also, if you have suggestions on similar style of music in ukrainian language, i’d love to hear them!

Thanks a lot in advance :)

Hi everyone! I’m Ihor, the solo developer of Turbo Lingua. I’d like to share my app with people learning Ukrainian and hear your feedback.

The Ukrainian section includes audio cards, slow pronunciation, everyday words and phrases, dialogues, matching exercises, quizzes and review activities. You can listen, repeat aloud and practise topics such as introductions, food, shopping, travel and work.

I built the app myself, including the code and design, and I’m continuing to improve it.

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I do not live in Ukraine, and a lot of services are region blocked. However, there is no shortage of *cough* *cough* piracy in that region. Anyone know where or how I could watch content in Ukrainian? (specifically F1, I know you all have a fantastic commentator)

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Learning a new language always comes with surprises! Maybe it’s a word that sounds funny, a grammar rule you didn’t expect, or an expression that makes absolutely no sense when translated literally.

So, I’m curious: what surprised you the most about Ukrainian?

• A word you found difficult to pronounce?
• A grammar rule that confused you?
• An expression that made you laugh?
• Something completely different?

Share your experience in the comments!

It will help me to prepare next posts for you!

I’d love to hear your stories and see what other Ukrainian learners think, too! 💙💛

Hello!

I have a couple of friends who are getting married, and I am giving a speech at the wedding. The groom is Ukrainian, and his mother is in from Ukraine to attend the wedding but she does not speak English, so I am looking to translate my speech so she has an idea of what I am talking about. Unfortunately, I don't know Ukrainian, so I am relying on Google Translate and other online translators.

If someone would be willing to take a look at my translation and tell me if it is understandable that would be beyond appreciated! :))

Усім привіт! 🇺🇦

What does “заварити кашу” mean?

Today’s Ukrainian idiom is заварити кашу!

Can you guess what it means? 👀

Here’s an example to help you:

Він знову заварив якусь кашу на нараді, і тепер усі розгрібають наслідки.

Drop your guesses in the comments! Don't be afraid to be wrong — that's how we learn! 😊

Подруга проводить дослідження в межах магістерської роботи і шалено й терміново потребує респондентів через погану організацію в університеті, допоможіть, будь ласка, хто розуміє українську або може витратити трохи часу на переклад під час проходження

The amount of friends I talk to and need to explain that yes the song is Russian but they are doing Ukrainian folk dance moves NOT Russian.

They all refuse to believe me and I want to know, does anyone else contasntly have to explain that most media Russian dancing is actually Ukrainian? If so how do you have any websites /info graphics that I can use to show my friends pure evidence? They don't believe me 😭✌️

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Усім привіт! 🇺🇦

Which one is correct?

Let’s test your Ukrainian grammar!

Choose the correct option, and share your answers in the comments! I’d love to hear your results and feedback.

No cheating! 😄

Particularly since the more sensical to me візьми ковдру і накрий головю з нею is also totally fine. Just weird that those phrase can coexist.

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I want to start learning how to read/write in cursive, but ive read that the way its taught in schools (and online) is not how most ppl write in everyday life. Which is exactly the same situation as in my country (sweden), if they even teach cursive these days… So i was curious if some native speakers in this sub could take the time to write something and upload a pic? Would be really interesting to see some examples of real life practical handwriting. Maybe you can write some sentences from ukrainian national anthem or something :) дякую