Signification
The process of constructing a residence.
Contexte culturel
Building a house is considered one of the three essential tasks for a man to be successful in life, alongside planting a tree and raising a son. In the mountains, 'будувати будинок' often involves using local wood (smereka) and specific rituals like placing a cross or a branch on the roof once the frame is finished. The tradition of 'Toloka' involves neighbors helping to build a house for free, which is then celebrated with a massive community meal. Many people now 'будують будинки' in 'cottage towns' (котеджні містечка) outside major cities like Kyiv or Lviv to escape the density of apartment living.
Aspect is Key
Always use 'будувати' when you are talking about the process. If you are dreaming or planning, use the imperfective.
Don't say 'Робити'
English speakers often say 'make a house'. In Ukrainian, 'робити' sounds like you are making a model or a toy.
Signification
The process of constructing a residence.
Aspect is Key
Always use 'будувати' when you are talking about the process. If you are dreaming or planning, use the imperfective.
Don't say 'Робити'
English speakers often say 'make a house'. In Ukrainian, 'робити' sounds like you are making a model or a toy.
The 'Toloka' Connection
Mentioning 'толока' when talking about building a house will make you sound very culturally aware.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'будувати' in the present tense.
Мій батько і я разом _______ будинок.
Since the subject is 'My father and I' (we), the correct ending is -ємо.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
This uses the correct future tense construction (буде + infinitive).
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the basic forms and their meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Чому ти купуєш цеглу? B: Тому що я хочу _______.
Buying bricks (цегла) implies you are going to build, not just buy a finished one.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМій батько і я разом _______ будинок.
Since the subject is 'My father and I' (we), the correct ending is -ємо.
Select the correct option:
This uses the correct future tense construction (буде + infinitive).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the basic forms and their meanings.
A: Чому ти купуєш цеглу? B: Тому що я хочу _______.
Buying bricks (цегла) implies you are going to build, not just buy a finished one.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Будинок' is the physical building. 'Дім' is more like 'home'—it carries emotional weight. You build a 'будинок' to create a 'дім'.
No, you 'build' the whole building (будинок), but you 'buy' or 'renovate' an apartment (квартира).
Use the present tense: 'Я будую'.
It is neutral. It's fine for both casual talk and business meetings.
The Accusative case (Знахідний відмінок).
Yes! This is a common figurative use meaning 'to build a family'.
Not at all, but it is very informal and usually refers to a traditional village house.
A builder is 'будівельник'.
The perfective form is 'збудувати'.
No, you build [object] directly. 'Будувати будинок'.
Expressions liées
Зводити стіни
similarTo raise walls
Закладати фундамент
builds onTo lay the foundation
Робити ремонт
contrastTo do renovations
Облаштовувати дім
builds onTo arrange/furnish a home
