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ukrainisch
Ukrainian
Relating to Ukraine, its people, its language, or its culture.
example
Zum Abendessen gab es Borschtsch, eine traditionelle ukrainische Suppe.
For dinner there was borscht, a traditional Ukrainian soup.
ukrainisch
Ukrainian
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
The adjective 'ukrainisch' (Ukrainian) is derived from the country name 'Ukraine' with the typical ending '-isch' (-ian/-ish). This pattern is found in many adjectives that describe origin or affiliation.
EXAMPLE
Er interessiert sich sehr für die ukrainische Geschichte.
He is very interested in Ukrainian history.
Use as a language
When 'Ukrainisch' stands alone as the name of the language, it is treated like a noun and capitalized. As an adjective before 'Sprache' (language), it is written in lowercase and declined.
EXAMPLE
Sie lernt seit einem Jahr Ukrainisch.
She has been learning Ukrainian for a year.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'die ukrainische Flagge' (the Ukrainian flag), 'die ukrainische Küche' (Ukrainian cuisine), 'die ukrainische Grenze' (the Ukrainian border), or 'die ukrainische Kultur' (Ukrainian culture).
EXAMPLE
Die ukrainische Küche ist für ihre Vielfalt bekannt.
Ukrainian cuisine is known for its variety.
Compare with
ukrainisch vs russisch
Russian
'russisch' and 'ukrainisch' are both adjectives for countries, people, languages, and culture. But they belong to different countries: 'russisch' refers to Russia, 'ukrainisch' to Ukraine. They can be confused because the two countries are geographically close and both words often appear in similar situations, for example with language, food, or origin. Even so, they are not interchangeable. When it is about a person, a word, or a dish, you need to know exactly whether the connection is to Russia or to Ukraine.
ukrainisch
Zu Hause kocht die Familie oft ukrainische Gerichte.
At home, the family often cooks Ukrainian dishes.
russisch
Im Gespräch hat Anna erzählt, dass ihre Großmutter russisch spricht.
During the conversation, Anna said that her grandmother speaks Russian.
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