Thursday26 December 2024
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Forget the word "zhiza": what alternatives can be used in the Ukrainian language?

There are several worthy Ukrainian alternatives, so it's best to avoid direct translations from Russian.
Забудьте про "жиза": які альтернативи можна вжити в українській мові?

An increasing number of people prefer to communicate in Ukrainian, but this language is so ancient and rich that grasping all its nuances at once is extremely difficult. Meanwhile, many continue to use Russian filler words in Ukrainian broadcasts.

In particular, the focus is on the word "жиза". Below, "Telegraph" will explain how it can be replaced in the Ukrainian language.

The word "жиза" is slang and is a shortened form of the word "жизнь," used to briefly describe a life situation. It is very common in the Russian language, and many transfer it to Ukrainian.

Here are several alternatives for replacing the word "жиза" in Ukrainian:

  • життєво;
  • житійно;
  • житечно;
  • день-денний;
  • жито;
  • житіє;
  • денно;
  • життя-буття.

It is worth noting that not all of these words and phrases appear in modern Ukrainian dictionaries; however, as slang expressions, they are valid.

As a reminder, "Telegraph" previously "Telegraph" also discussed what the trendy word "стенити" means and where it originated. It is more than just fashionable slang.