Signification
Being honest about facts.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'щирість' (sincerity) is a national value. Ukrainians often prefer a harsh truth over a polite lie. There is a historical legacy of 'kitchen talk' where the real truth was only spoken at home, making 'говорити правду' a powerful public act today. In Orthodox Christianity, which is dominant in Ukraine, 'Pravda' is often associated with God's truth and divine justice. Since the Euromaidan, 'speaking the truth' has become a slogan for transparency in government and fighting corruption.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember the 'u' at the end of 'pravdu' when it follows 'говорити'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Don't over-honesty
In Ukrainian, 'говорити правду' is a strong statement. If you're just giving a casual opinion, use 'мені здається' (it seems to me).
Signification
Being honest about facts.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember the 'u' at the end of 'pravdu' when it follows 'говорити'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Don't over-honesty
In Ukrainian, 'говорити правду' is a strong statement. If you're just giving a casual opinion, use 'мені здається' (it seems to me).
Use with 'Тільки'
To sound like a native in a serious situation, say 'Я говорю тільки правду' (I am telling only the truth).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'правда' in the Accusative case.
Я завжди говорю ____.
The direct object of 'говорити' must be in the Accusative case.
Which verb is most appropriate for 'telling the truth'?
Він обіцяє ____ правду.
'Говорити' (to speak) is the standard verb used with 'правду'.
Complete the dialogue.
— Ти зламав вазу? — Я не хочу брехати, я буду ____.
The context of 'not lying' (не брехати) requires 'telling the truth'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When you are in court, you must...
Courts require truthful testimony.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Говорити правду'
Formal
- • Court
- • Business
- • News
Informal
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Dating
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЯ завжди говорю ____.
The direct object of 'говорити' must be in the Accusative case.
Він обіцяє ____ правду.
'Говорити' (to speak) is the standard verb used with 'правду'.
— Ти зламав вазу? — Я не хочу брехати, я буду ____.
The context of 'not lying' (не брехати) requires 'telling the truth'.
When you are in court, you must...
Courts require truthful testimony.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsThey are mostly interchangeable. 'Говорити' emphasizes the process of speaking, while 'казати' emphasizes the act of saying something.
Yes, it's very common for parents to say 'Говори правду!' to their children.
No, only when it's the direct object. In 'Це правда' (This is the truth), it stays as 'правда'.
The opposite is 'брехати' or 'говорити неправду'.
Yes, it can be very confrontational. It's better to say 'Ви впевнені?' (Are you sure?)
In older texts and some poetic contexts, yes. In modern daily speech, it usually just means 'truth'.
It is the Accusative case (Знахідний відмінок).
Yes, but 'істина' is much more formal/philosophical, like 'The Ultimate Truth'.
Use 'Чесно кажучи' or 'Якщо чесно'.
Youth might say 'без б' (short for 'without lies/bullshit') or 'по факту'.
Ukrainian 'г' is soft and breathy, unlike the hard Russian 'g'.
Yes, but 'надавати достовірну інформацію' (to provide reliable information) is more professional.
Yes! You can say '..., правда?' at the end of a sentence to mean '..., right?'
It means to tell the truth very bluntly, often when it's painful.
Expressions liées
Казати правду
synonymTo say the truth
Брехати
contrastTo lie
Приховувати правду
similarTo hide the truth
Шукати правду
builds onTo seek the truth
Різати правду
specialized formTo cut the truth
