How to say “Hello” in Ukrainian
The most common way to say “hello” in Ukrainian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Привіт
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Ukrainian
Привіт, Як справи?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Ukrainian?
"Hello" in Ukrainian is "Привіт". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Привіт" written in Ukrainian?
Ukrainian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Привіт" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Привіт" in Ukrainian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Привіт" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Привіт" mean in English?
"Привіт" is the Ukrainian way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Ukrainian?
Many languages — including Ukrainian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Привіт" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Ukrainian spoken?
Ukrainian is spoken by an estimated 45 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Ukrainian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Ukrainian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Привіт" or any other Ukrainian text.