Signification
Shutting an entrance.
Contexte culturel
Never shake hands or pass money over the threshold of a closed or open door. It is considered bad luck and can lead to a quarrel. In many Ukrainian villages, leaving the gate (хвіртка) open is a sign that the owners are home and welcome guests, while a closed gate means 'do not disturb'. In apartment buildings, the 'tambur' (a small shared hallway for 2-3 flats) has a door that must always be kept closed for security. Before a long journey, Ukrainians often 'sit down for a minute' (присісти на доріжку) before closing the door and leaving the house to ensure a safe trip.
The 'Always Plural' Rule
Never try to make 'двері' singular. Even if it's one door, it's always plural.
Don't Slam!
In Ukraine, slamming a door (грюкати) is considered very rude unless you are intentionally showing you are angry.
Signification
Shutting an entrance.
The 'Always Plural' Rule
Never try to make 'двері' singular. Even if it's one door, it's always plural.
Don't Slam!
In Ukraine, slamming a door (грюкати) is considered very rude unless you are intentionally showing you are angry.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'закрити' for a polite request.
Будь ласка, _______ двері.
The imperative plural/formal form is 'закрийте'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'Двері' is always plural.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Чому тут так холодно? B: Ой, я забув _______ _______.
Closing the door is the logical response to it being cold.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
What can you 'Закрити'?
Physical
- • Двері (Doors)
- • Вікно (Window)
- • Книгу (Book)
Body
- • Очі (Eyes)
- • Рот (Mouth)
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesБудь ласка, _______ двері.
The imperative plural/formal form is 'закрийте'.
Select the correct option:
'Двері' is always plural.
A: Чому тут так холодно? B: Ой, я забув _______ _______.
Closing the door is the logical response to it being cold.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, in most daily contexts they are interchangeable, but 'зачинити' is more formal and technically precise for doors.
Yes, 'закрити вікно' is very common, though 'зачинити вікно' is also used.
You say 'Двері закриті' or 'Двері зачинені'.
Expressions liées
зачинити двері
synonymTo shut the door (more formal/precise).
відкрити двері
contrastTo open the door.
грюкнути дверима
specialized formTo slam the door.
двері на замок
builds onDoor on a lock.
