How to say “Please” in Ukrainian
The most common way to say “please” in Ukrainian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Будь ласка
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How do you say "Please" in Ukrainian?
"Please" in Ukrainian is "Будь ласка". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Будь ласка" written in Ukrainian?
Ukrainian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Будь ласка" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Будь ласка" in Ukrainian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Будь ласка" 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 "Будь ласка" mean in English?
"Будь ласка" is the Ukrainian way of saying "Please" 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 "Please" in Ukrainian?
Many languages — including Ukrainian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Будь ласка" 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 "Будь ласка" or any other Ukrainian text.