المعنى
Expression of approval or admiration.
خلفية ثقافية
Using 'Круто' often comes with a specific hand gesture—a thumbs up or a slight nod of the head. It's a key part of the 'cool' persona in urban centers like Kyiv. Older generations in the diaspora might find 'Круто' too modern or 'Russified,' preferring 'Чудово' or 'Гарно'. However, younger diaspora members have embraced it as part of modern Ukrainian identity. In the booming Ukrainian IT sector, 'Круто' is the standard language of feedback. It's used to praise code, designs, and ideas, bridging the gap between English-speaking clients and Ukrainian teams. The word has taken on a sense of pride. It's used to describe the bravery of soldiers or the efficiency of volunteers. It's no longer just about 'style,' but about 'strength'.
The 'O' is key
Make sure to pronounce the 'o' clearly. If you say 'крути' (kruty), it becomes a command meaning 'spin it!'.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. A flat 'круто' can sound very dismissive or sarcastic to a native speaker.
المعنى
Expression of approval or admiration.
The 'O' is key
Make sure to pronounce the 'o' clearly. If you say 'крути' (kruty), it becomes a command meaning 'spin it!'.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. A flat 'круто' can sound very dismissive or sarcastic to a native speaker.
Texting like a pro
Use 'Круть!' in Telegram or WhatsApp. It's the ultimate 'I'm a local' text reaction.
Age Gap
If you're talking to someone over 70, maybe use 'Дуже гарно' instead. They'll appreciate the 'purer' language.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the most natural reaction.
— Я купив квитки на концерт! — Ого, ____!
Buying concert tickets is good news, so 'Круто' is the perfect reaction.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which situation is NOT appropriate for 'Круто'?
'Круто' is slang and too informal for a meeting with a head of state.
Choose the correct grammatical form.
Це був дуже ____ фільм.
Since 'фільм' is a masculine noun, we need the adjective form 'крутий'.
Complete the dialogue sarcastically.
— О ні, я розлив каву на твій ноутбук! — Ну ____, тепер він не працює.
In this context, 'Круто' is used sarcastically to show frustration.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formal vs. Informal Approval
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين— Я купив квитки на концерт! — Ого, ____!
Buying concert tickets is good news, so 'Круто' is the perfect reaction.
Which situation is NOT appropriate for 'Круто'?
'Круто' is slang and too informal for a meeting with a head of state.
Це був дуже ____ фільм.
Since 'фільм' is a masculine noun, we need the adjective form 'крутий'.
— О ні, я розлив каву на твій ноутбук! — Ну ____, тепер він не працює.
In this context, 'Круто' is used sarcastically to show frustration.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةIt is used in both languages and shares the same Slavic root. However, it is perfectly natural and widely used in modern Ukrainian.
Yes, but use the adjective form: 'Він крутий хлопець' (He is a cool guy).
Not at all, but it is informal. It's like saying 'cool' in English—fine for friends, maybe not for a judge.
'Круто' is slightly more modern and 'edgy,' while 'Класно' is a bit more traditional and soft.
You can say 'Дуже круто' or 'Надзвичайно круто'.
Only if you have a very casual relationship with the recipient. Otherwise, use 'Дякую, це цікаво'.
As an adverb ('Круто'), no. As an adjective ('Круті'), yes.
No, 'Круто' is much more common. 'Крутяк' is more specific to youth slang.
Yes, but usually in a full sentence like 'Берег дуже крутий'.
The opposite would be 'Відстойно' (sucks) or simply 'Погано' (bad).
Yes, though you might also hear 'Файно' there, 'Круто' is understood and used everywhere.
К-Р-У-Т-О.
عبارات ذات صلة
Класно
similarClassy / Great
Бомбезно
specialized formBombastic / Amazing
Офігенно
slangF***ing great (mildly vulgar)
Файно
similarFine / Good
Супер
synonymSuper
Ніштяк
slangAll good / Cool
