adj
Common
Ukrainian
yoo-KRAY-nih-uhn
Ukrainian (adj) means relating to Ukraine, its people, or its language. Example: “The exhibit featured Ukrainian folk art and embroidery.”
adj
1
Relating to Ukraine, its people, or its language.
"The exhibit featured Ukrainian folk art and embroidery."
noun
1
A person from Ukraine, or a member of its majority ethnic group.
"Many Ukrainians fled west after the invasion began."
name
1
The East Slavic language spoken in Ukraine.
"She grew up speaking both Ukrainian and Russian at home."
How to use Ukrainian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with Ukraine, its people, or their language.
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Etymology
From "Ukraine" plus the suffix "-ian", meaning "belonging to" or "from".
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What does “Ukrainian” mean?
The word “Ukrainian” means relating to Ukraine, its people, or its language. In plain terms, to do with Ukraine, its people, or their language.
How do you pronounce “Ukrainian”?
“Ukrainian” is pronounced yoo-KRAY-nih-uhn (/juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ukrainian” in a sentence?
Here is “Ukrainian” used in a sentence: “The exhibit featured Ukrainian folk art and embroidery.”
What is another word for “Ukrainian”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Ukrainian” include Ruthenian, Ruthene, Ukie and Yukie.
What part of speech is “Ukrainian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Ukrainian” can be an adjective, a noun and a name.
Is “Ukrainian” a common word?
“Ukrainian” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ukrainian” have?
“Ukrainian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Ukraine, its people, or its language.
Should Ukrainian always be capitalised?
Yes. Ukrainian is a proper adjective and noun derived from the country Ukraine, so it always takes a capital U, whether it refers to the people, the language, or anything relating to the country. This holds true even in the middle of a sentence, as in "a Ukrainian city" or "she speaks Ukrainian."
What is the difference between Ukrainian and Russian?
Ukrainian and Russian are two distinct East Slavic languages, each with its own vocabulary, grammar, and national identity; they are related but not mutually identical. As adjectives, Ukrainian relates to Ukraine and its people, while Russian relates to Russia, so the two should never be used interchangeably.
Is it correct to say 'the Ukraine' or just 'Ukraine'?
The standard modern form is simply Ukraine, without the article "the," and the corresponding adjective is Ukrainian. Adding "the" is now widely considered outdated when referring to the independent country.
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