Basic Verbs

1. Іти

   I-ty

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Imperfective "іти" pairs with perfective "піти". Use "їхати" when travelling by vehicle.

2. Приходити

   Pry-kho-dy-ty

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Їсти

   Yis-ty

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Пити

   Py-ty

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Купувати

   Ku-pu-va-ty

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

   Grammar Note

   Imperfective "купувати" pairs with perfective "купити"; a single purchase takes the perfective.

6. Дивитися

   Dy-vy-ty-sya

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Чекати

   Che-ka-ty

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Я хочу піти

   Ya kho-chu pi-ty

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Я хочу їсти

   Ya kho-chu yis-ty

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Я хочу це

    Ya kho-chu tse

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Мені це не потрібно

    Me-ni tse ne po-trib-no

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Я шукаю

    Ya shu-ka-yu

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. У мене є

    U me-ne ye

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

    Grammar Note

    Possession is normally "у мене є"; the verb мати ("to have") sounds bookish.

14. У мене немає

    U me-ne ne-ma-ye

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Я хочу зняти гроші

    Ya kho-chu znya-ty hro-shi

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Я хочу забронювати

    Ya kho-chu za-bro-nyu-va-ty

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Допоможіть мені, будь ласка

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

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Скажіть мені, будь ласка

    Ska-zhit me-ni, bud las-ka

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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