Bedeutung
Praising someone for an achievement.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Ukrainian schools, 'Молодець!' is often written in red ink at the bottom of a perfect test. It is the highest verbal reward a student expects. In Ukrainian scouting organizations like 'Plast', the term is used to instill a sense of duty and achievement in young scouts. On Ukrainian Twitter/X, 'Молодець' is often used to support volunteers and soldiers, becoming a word of national solidarity. There is a common saying 'Сам себе не похвалиш — ніхто не похвалить' (If you don't praise yourself, no one will). Sometimes people jokingly call themselves 'молодець'.
The Sarcasm Shield
If you hear 'Молодець' with a long, drawn-out 'е-е-е', be careful—it's likely sarcasm!
Gender Neutrality
Don't worry about the gender of the person you are praising; 'Молодець' works for everyone.
Bedeutung
Praising someone for an achievement.
The Sarcasm Shield
If you hear 'Молодець' with a long, drawn-out 'е-е-е', be careful—it's likely sarcasm!
Gender Neutrality
Don't worry about the gender of the person you are praising; 'Молодець' works for everyone.
Plural Power
Always switch to 'Молодці' for groups, or you'll sound like you're only praising one person in the room.
Diminutives for Kids
Use 'Молодчинка' with children to sound more like a native parent.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form for praising a group of students.
Студенти, ви сьогодні ... !
For a group (plural), you must use 'молодці'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase is most likely used sarcastically?
The context of 'being late again' (знову запізнився) indicates sarcasm.
Fill in the blank with the most affectionate form.
Мама сказала доньці: «Ти моя ... , сама прибрала в кімнаті!»
'Молодчинка' is the diminutive, affectionate form often used by parents.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Who can be a 'Молодець'?
People
- • Friends
- • Children
- • Colleagues
Animals
- • Dogs
- • Cats
- • Horses
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenСтуденти, ви сьогодні ... !
For a group (plural), you must use 'молодці'.
Which phrase is most likely used sarcastically?
The context of 'being late again' (знову запізнився) indicates sarcasm.
Мама сказала доньці: «Ти моя ... , сама прибрала в кімнаті!»
'Молодчинка' is the diminutive, affectionate form often used by parents.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt's risky. If you have a very friendly relationship, yes. If not, use 'Чудова робота'.
Technically no, 'Молодець' is used for women too. 'Молодчина' is also common for both.
The plural is 'Молодці' (Molodtsi).
Use 'Ви чудово впоралися' or 'Гарна робота'.
Yes, it is identical in Russian, which is why it's universally understood across the region.
Yes! It's the standard way to say 'Good boy/girl' to a pet.
It's a cute, diminutive version of 'Молодець', used for kids or loved ones.
Only if they just did something impressive (like helping you). Otherwise, it might be too informal.
As an interjection, no. As a noun in a sentence, yes (e.g., 'Я зустрів того молодця').
That is sarcasm. It's like saying 'Well, aren't you a genius' in English.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Гарна робота
synonymGood work
Так тримати
builds onKeep it up
Пишаюся тобою
similarI am proud of you
Вітаю
similarCongratulations
Красава
specialized formCool/Well done (slang)
