Signification
A reliable and kind companion.
Contexte culturel
Friendship is often considered more important than professional networking. A 'good friend' is someone you can call at 3 AM for help. In the city, 'добрий друг' might be someone you share a specific hobby with, like cycling or visiting coffee shops. In villages, a 'good friend' is often a neighbor you've known since childhood. The bond is deeply tied to the land and shared history. For Ukrainians living abroad, 'добрі друзі' are the people who help maintain their language and traditions in a new country.
Gender Matters
Always remember to use 'подруга' for women. It sounds much more natural and friendly.
Plural Mutation
Don't forget the 'г' to 'з' change: один друг -> два друзі.
Signification
A reliable and kind companion.
Gender Matters
Always remember to use 'подруга' for women. It sounds much more natural and friendly.
Plural Mutation
Don't forget the 'г' to 'з' change: один друг -> два друзі.
The Vocative Case
If you want to sound like a native, call your friend 'друже' (dru-zhe) when talking to them directly.
Friend vs Acquaintance
Be conservative with the word 'друг'. It implies a deep bond in Ukraine.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'добрий'.
Він мій _______ друг.
'Друг' is masculine, so we use 'добрий'.
Which sentence is correct for a female friend?
Choose the natural way to say 'She is a good friend'.
For females, we use the feminine noun 'подруга' and the feminine adjective 'добра'.
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its English translation.
Matching exercise:
These are common variations of the base phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Олена: Хто це? Іван: Це Максим, він мій _______ _______.
We need the nominative case for a simple introduction.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Friend vs. Acquaintance
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesВін мій _______ друг.
'Друг' is masculine, so we use 'добрий'.
Choose the natural way to say 'She is a good friend'.
For females, we use the feminine noun 'подруга' and the feminine adjective 'добра'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common variations of the base phrase.
Олена: Хто це? Іван: Це Максим, він мій _______ _______.
We need the nominative case for a simple introduction.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsUsually no. Use 'хлопець' or 'коханий'. Using 'друг' might imply you are 'just friends'.
The plural is 'добрі друзі'. Note the adjective ending change and the noun mutation.
Yes, 'хороший друг' is a very common synonym, often used more informally.
You can say 'один мій друг' or 'мій знайомий'.
It is grammatically masculine, but can refer to a person of any gender in a general sense.
'Друг' is personal and emotional; 'товариш' is more about shared goals or work.
Only if you have a genuine personal friendship outside of work. Otherwise, it's too informal.
It is 'добрих друзів'.
Yes, 'бро' or 'чувак' are common among youth.
In this context, yes. It can also mean 'kind'.
Say 'найкращий друг'.
Sometimes, as in 'собака — друг людини' (a dog is man's friend).
It is 'друже'.
Yes, if you are writing to someone you know personally.
Expressions liées
найкращий друг
builds onBest friend
вірний друг
similarFaithful/loyal friend
давній друг
specialized formLong-time friend
близький друг
synonymClose friend
товариш
contrastComrade/associate
