Bedeutung
Performing a musical piece vocally.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Singing is considered a 'soul' activity. If you are invited to a Ukrainian home, being able to sing even a simple folk song is a sign of great respect and integration. In the mountains, there is a unique style of singing called 'Kolomyika'—short, rhythmic, often humorous songs that are sung and danced to simultaneously. In countries like Canada and the US, 'співати пісню' in Ukrainian is a way for third or fourth-generation descendants to maintain a connection to their heritage. Ukrainian 'Eurovision' culture is massive. Every year, the whole country discusses which 'пісня' will represent them, and singing the entry becomes a national hobby for months.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that 'пісня' ends in 'ю' when you sing it. It's a quick way to sound more native!
Don't be shy
In Ukraine, it doesn't matter if you have a 'good' voice. The act of singing together is more important than technical perfection.
Bedeutung
Performing a musical piece vocally.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that 'пісня' ends in 'ю' when you sing it. It's a quick way to sound more native!
Don't be shy
In Ukraine, it doesn't matter if you have a 'good' voice. The act of singing together is more important than technical perfection.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the noun 'пісня'.
Я хочу співати ______. (I want to sing a song.)
After the verb 'співати', the noun must be in the Accusative case. For 'пісня', that is 'пісню'.
Choose the correct conjugation of the verb 'співати'.
Ми ______ пісню разом.
'Ми' (we) requires the '-ємо' ending in the present tense.
Match the Ukrainian phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
These matches demonstrate tense and mood variations.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
— Тобі подобається ця музика? — Так, я хочу ______.
If you like music that is already playing, 'підспівувати' (to sing along) is the most natural response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenЯ хочу співати ______. (I want to sing a song.)
After the verb 'співати', the noun must be in the Accusative case. For 'пісня', that is 'пісню'.
Ми ______ пісню разом.
'Ми' (we) requires the '-ємо' ending in the present tense.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These matches demonstrate tense and mood variations.
— Тобі подобається ця музика? — Так, я хочу ______.
If you like music that is already playing, 'підспівувати' (to sing along) is the most natural response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but for opera, people often use 'виконувати арію' (to perform an aria) to be more specific.
Yes, 'пісня' is a feminine noun, which is why it takes the '-ю' ending in the Accusative case.
You say 'Я гарно співаю' or 'Я добре співаю'.
'Співати' is the process (I am singing), while 'заспівати' is the result or the start (I will sing one song).
It's better to say 'пташка співає'. Adding 'пісню' makes it sound like the bird has a Spotify account.
The word is 'підспівувати'.
Yes, 'бацати' or 'затягнути' can be used informally.
It is 'колискова пісня' or simply 'колискова'.
Only if you are literally talking about music. Metaphorically, it might sound too informal.
It's the same: 'караоке'. You would say 'співати в караоке'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Заспівати
specialized formTo start singing or to sing one song.
Наспівувати
similarTo hum or sing softly.
Підспівувати
builds onTo sing along.
Спів
similarThe act of singing (noun).
