Basic Words

1. Так

   Tak

   Yes

   Usage

   The shortest affirmative reply; use it to confirm anything

2. Ні

   Ni

   No

   Usage

   The basic negative reply; also works to decline an offer

3. Будь ласка

   Bud las-ka

   Please

   Usage

   Add it to any request or order; it also stands alone

4. Дякую

   Dya-ku-yu

   Thank you

   Usage

   Use it everywhere: after paying, after getting directions

5. Перепрошую

   Pe-re-pro-shu-yu

   Excuse me

   Usage

   The opening word when you need a stranger's attention

6. Вибачте

   Vy-bach-te

   Sorry

   Usage

   An apology after bumping into someone or making a mistake

7. Все гаразд

   Vse ha-razd

   It's OK / I'm fine

   Usage

   Reply to an apology, or politely wave off offered help

8. Я не розумію

   Ya ne ro-zu-mi-yu

   I don't understand

   Usage

   Say it as soon as you lose the thread; people will rephrase

9. Зрозуміло

   Zro-zu-mi-lo

   I understand

   Usage

   Confirms you followed an explanation

10. Готово

    Ho-to-vo

    I'm finished / Done

    Usage

    Tell staff you have finished a meal or a procedure

11. Зачекайте, будь ласка

    Za-che-kay-te, bud las-ka

    Please wait

    Usage

    Use it when you need the other person to hold on

12. Одну хвилинку

    Od-nu khvy-lyn-ku

    Just a moment

    Usage

    A shorter, lighter version for a very brief pause

13. Один дорослий, будь ласка

    O-dyn do-ros-lyy, bud las-ka

    One adult, please

    Usage

    Say it at a ticket window or an entrance gate

14. У мене немає броні

    U me-ne ne-ma-ye bro-ni

    I don't have a reservation

    Usage

    Tell a restaurant or hotel that you are a walk-in

15. У мене є бронь

    U me-ne ye bron

    I have a reservation

    Usage

    Say it first at reception, then give your name

16. Допоможіть, будь ласка

    Do-po-mo-zhit, bud las-ka

    Please help me

    Usage

    For trouble or emergencies; a strong call for help

17. Повторіть, будь ласка

    Pov-to-rit, bud las-ka

    Once more, please

    Usage

    Ask someone to repeat what you missed

18. Говоріть повільніше, будь ласка

    Ho-vo-rit po-vil-ni-she, bud las-ka

    Please speak slowly

    Usage

    When the speech is too fast; people almost always oblige

19. Я трохи розмовляю

    Ya tro-khy roz-mov-lya-yu

    I speak a little

    Usage

    Saying it early makes the other person slow down

20. Ви розмовляєте англійською?

    Vy roz-mov-lya-ye-te anh-liys-ko-yu?

    Do you speak English?

    Usage

    Your fallback when you get stuck; ask with the polite pronoun

    Grammar Note

    "ви" is the polite second person; keep "ти" for people you know well.

21. Це

    Tse

    This

    Usage

    Point at something within reach; used with a menu or a product

22. Те

    Te

    That

    Usage

    Refers to something nearer the other person than to you

23. Он те

    On te

    That one over there

    Usage

    Refers to something further away; "он" adds the "over there" sense

24. Тут

    Tut

    Here

    Usage

    The spot you are standing on; also used to tell a taxi to stop here

25. Там

    Tam

    There

    Usage

    A spot a short distance away

26. Он там

    On tam

    Over there

    Usage

    A more distant spot; use it together with a pointing gesture

27. Я

    Ya

    I / me

    Usage

    Points at yourself when sorting out who is who or how many

28. Ви

    Vy

    You (polite)

    Usage

    The polite "you"; use "ти" only with people you know well. Also the plural "you"

29. Разом

    Razom

    Together

    Usage

    Shown to ask for the same table, room or a single bill with your companions

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