Want to know how to say yes in Ukrainian?
Want to know how to say no in Ukrainian? Well, look no further. You’ll learn many ways to say both, yes and no… with this guide. Now, just in case you need a quick answer, then yes is “tak” and no is “ni.”
But, if you want to learn the language, then continue on down to pick up more phrases.
Part 1: Say Yes in Ukrainian
So, how do you say yes in Ukrainian?
Take a look below. Please keep in mind though that the words are written in Cyrillic. So, you’ll need to know that first. But, if you’re looking for the English pronunciation, check out the “pronunciation” part.
1. Yes – Так
- Так
- Pronunciation: Tak
This is the most common and easiest way to say Yes in Ukrainian. You can use it with confidence on any occasion – both formal or with friends.
Example:
- Так, ми можемо зустрітися завтра ввечері
- Pronunciation: Tak, my mozhemo zustritys’ya zavtra vvercheri
- Yes, we can meet tomorrow evening
2. Sure thing – Звичайно
- Звичайно
- Pronunciation: Zvychayno
Here we have a formal way to agree with somebody, but it’s still common in more casual situations. Don’t hesitate to use it with friends.
Example:
- Звичайно, я можу вам допомогти
- Pronunciation: Zvychayno, ya mozhy vam dopomohty
- Of course, I can help you
3. I agree – Згоден/Згодна
For a male:
- Згоден
- Pronunciation: Z’hoden
For a female:
- Згодна
- Pronunciation: Z’hodna
Use “Z’hoden” or “Z’hodna” when you want to express your agreement with someone or something. There are two different versions for men and women.
Example:
- Я згоден з тобою
- Pronunciation: Ya z’hoden z toboyu
- I agree with you
4. Of course – Звісно!
- Звісно!
- Pronunciation: Zvisno!
“Звісно” has exactly the same meaning as “Звичайно”. Learn all of the variations and make your speech more diverse.
Example:
- Звісно, я приєднуюсь до вашої думки
- Pronunciation: Zvisno, ya pryyednuyus’ do vashoyi dumky
- Of course, I support your opinion
5. Certainly – Авжеж
- Авжеж
- Pronunciation: Avzhezh
“Avzhezh” is used to express your agreement with someone’s thoughts or opinions. It’s ok to use it in formal situations and with friends.
Example:
- Авжеж, ви можете скористатися моїм словником
- Pronunciation: Avzhezh, vy mozhete skorystatys’ya moyim slovnykom
- Certainly, you can use my dictionary
6. That’s right – Вірно!
- Вірно!
- Pronunciation: Virno!
“Virno” can be used when someone is right. This phrase is polite, but it still can be used in very casual occasions.
Example:
- Вірно, все саме так і сталося!
- Pronunciation: Avzhezh, vy mozhete skorystatys’ya moyim slovnykom
- That’s right, this is exactly how everything happened!
7. Understood – Зрозумів/Зрозуміла
For a male:
- Зрозумів
- Pronunciation: Zrozumiv
For a female:
- Зрозуміла
- Pronunciation: Zrozumila
Say “зрозумів/зрозуміла” when you clearly understand the person you’re talking to.
Example:
- Зрозумів! Я все зроблю згідно вашій інструкції
- Pronunciation: Zrozumiv! Ya vse zrobl’yu z’hidno vashiy instruktzi’i
- Understood! I will do everything according to your instructions
8. Probably yes – Напевне так
- Напевне так
- Pronunciation: Napevne tak
This is how you can express your uncertainty or doubt in Ukrainian. Use it whenever you’re not 100% sure about something.
Example:
- Я не знаю точно, але напевне так
- Pronunciation: Ya ne znayu tochno, ale napevne tak
- I don’t know for sure, but probably yes
9. Correct – Правильно
- Правильно
- Pronunciation: Pravyl’no
Use “Pravyl’no” whenever the person you are talking to is correct or you agree with his/her opinion.
Example:
- Так, все правильно!
- Pronunciation: Tak, vse pravyl’no!
- Yes, everything is correct!
10. Sure! – Безумовно!
- Безумовно!
- Pronunciation: Bezumovno!
“Безумовно” means exactly the same as “Звичайно”. It literally means “with no conditions”. Say it when you are very sure about something.
Example:
- Безумовно, ти мій найкращий друг
- Pronunciation: Bezumovno, ty miy naykrashchyy druh
- Sure, you are my best friend
Part 2: No in Ukrainian
Now, how do you say no in Ukrainian?
There are a bunch of ways.
1. No – Ні
- Ні
- Pronunciation: Ni
This is the most popular and shortest way to say “No” in Ukrainian. If you want to learn just one word to say No, be sure to remember this one. It’s extremely simple to memorize and use in any situation.
Example:
- Ні, я не хочу цього робити
- Pronunciation: Ni, ya ne h’ochu tz’yoho robyty
- No, I don’t want to do it
2. Of course not – Звичайно ні
- Звичайно ні
- Pronunciation: Zvychayno ni
Say “Zvychayno ni” when you want to express that you didn’t do something or you really disagree with the other speaker.
Example:
- Звичайно ні! Я не міг би цього сказати
- Pronunciation: Ni, ya ne h’ochu tz’yoho robyty
- Of course not! I couldn’t have said that
3. Well… no (informal) – Та ні
- Та ні
- Pronunciation: Ta ni
“Та” here is an interjection, expressing the unlikeliness of something. People often use this phrase in everyday life and in casual speech. It won’t be a very good idea to say it in a formal occasion.
Example:
- Та ні, я не вірю цьому
- Pronunciation: Ta ni, ya ne vir’yu tz’yomu
- Well… no, I don’t believe it
4. I don’t think so – Я так не думаю
- Я так не думаю
- Pronunciation: Ya tak ne dumayu
Example:
- Ні, я так не думаю
- Ni, ya tak ne dumayu
- No, I don’t think so
5. No way – У жодному разі
- У жодному разі
- Pronunciation: Ni v yakomu razi
This is a very emotional way to say “No” in Ukrainian.
Example:
- У жодному разі я не піду туди
- Pronunciation: U zhodnomu razi ya ne pidu tudy
- There is no way I go there
6. Never – Ніколи
- Ніколи
- Pronunciation: Nikoly
Example:
- Ні! Я вам ніколи не пробачу
- Ni! Ya vam nikoly ne probachu
- No! I will never forgive you
7. Not at any price – Нізащо
- Нізащо
- Pronunciation: Nizash’yo
Example:
- Я нізащо не відмовлюсь від цієї пропозиції
- Pronunciation: Ya nizashcho ne vidmovl’yus’ vid tziyeyi propozytziyi
- I will not refuse this offer at any price
Conclusion
Now you know all the fun ways to say yes in Ukrainian… as well as no in Ukrainian.
If you want to remember these phrases, go ahead and print this page out.
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– PDF Jeff