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Russian is actually the language you'll hear most when you wander the streets of Kiev, and it seems Ukrainian nationalism doesn't stretch so far as to demand any radical changes in this respect. However this being Kyiv (see our page on 'Kyiv or Kiev?'), capital of the great Ukrainian nation we thought we'd eschew Russian and give you an introduction to the nation's mother tongue, and official state language, with all its romantic follies.
Here are some more handy Ukrainian words that could get you out of a tight spot - or at least make sure you don't go hungry or thirsty ! The wise traveller goes prepared... Vokzal - Station Autovokzal - Bus station Marshrutka - Minibus Poizd - Train Tramvaj - Tram Voda - Water Seek - Juice Pyvo - Beer Vyno - Wine Tuar 'let - Toilet Apteka - Chemist Leekarnia - Hospital Knyzhkovyj magazyn- Bookshop Miyasnyj magazyn - Butchers Dopomo'zhit - Help!
Of course throwing a whole load of Cyrillic letters in the direction of an absolute beginner would probably be as sensible as awarding the winner of Miss World 2006 a complete set of Britannica encyclopedias. That's why we've come up with this fully anglicized version of basic words and phrases for you to mangle to your heart's content... You never know, with a little help from a lovely local, you might get enough of the lingo under your belt to shine in first encounters! More serious dialectologists should sign up for a course at one of Kiev's language schools.
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Yes Please How much does this cost? Do you speak English? How much does beer cost?
No How are you? Cheers!Two beers please! I lost my passport - can you help me?
Hello Goodbye Thank you Do you have a sister? Drop by tonight and I'll show you my stamp collection
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I'm a Russian language tutor. Experience - 2, 5 years. Master degree - Shevchenko Kiev National University . Let's make it cheap and easy!
reviewed by Anna from Ukraine on Jan.05.2012
Um, Ukrainian is the 2nd most spoken Slavic language, after Russian, so why is that a romantic folly? Forgive the Ukrainian people for attempting to assert some hegemony after the dissolution of the USSR, Jackass.
reviewed by Shona from United States on Dec.25.2010
wonderful language..sounds so nice and pronounciation is great
reviewed by yiğit from Turkey on Feb.16.2010
I want to see your stamps!
reviewed by stamp from United Kingdom on Aug.03.2009
Nice work guys! Useful stuff.
reviewed by Odenan from United States on Dec.03.2008
i want to learn the language ukrine or any second language
reviewed by daniel agboka from Ghana on Dec.19.2007
it is good but need more useful words and updation
reviewed by SEN from India on Dec.17.2007
Those pronounciations are great!
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Um, Ukrainian is the 2nd most spoken Slavic language, after Russian, so why is that a romantic folly? Forgive the Ukrainian people for attempting to assert some hegemony after the dissolution of the USSR, Jackass. 