Signification
Shopping for food items.
Contexte culturel
The 'Bazar' (market) is a vital part of life. People often believe market products are 'healthier' than supermarket ones. Themed supermarkets like 'Silpo' have turned 'купувати продукти' into an aesthetic experience with cafes and unique decor. There is a cultural habit of 'buying in reserve' (про запас) due to historical memories of shortages. When guests are coming, 'купувати продукти' becomes a major event to ensure the table is 'full'.
Use the plural
Always use 'продукти' in plural when talking about general grocery shopping.
The 'Bazar' Tip
If you go to a market, you can say 'Я йду на базар' instead of the full phrase.
Signification
Shopping for food items.
Use the plural
Always use 'продукти' in plural when talking about general grocery shopping.
The 'Bazar' Tip
If you go to a market, you can say 'Я йду на базар' instead of the full phrase.
Don't say 'shopping'
Avoid saying 'Я роблю шопінг' for food; it sounds very foreign.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'купувати'.
Я кожного тижня ___ продукти в Сільпо.
The subject is 'Я' (I), so the verb must end in -ую.
Which sentence is the most natural for grocery shopping?
What do you say when you need to go to the store for food?
'Продукти' is the specific word for food items.
Complete the dialogue.
Олена: У нас немає молока. Іван: Добре, я зараз піду і ...
Since it's a specific future action that will be completed, the perfective 'куплю' is best, though 'купити' (to buy) also works after 'піду'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a traditional market talking to an old lady selling cheese.
You are buying her food products.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Typical 'Продукти'
Dairy
- • молоко
- • сир
- • масло
Bakery
- • хліб
- • булочка
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЯ кожного тижня ___ продукти в Сільпо.
The subject is 'Я' (I), so the verb must end in -ую.
What do you say when you need to go to the store for food?
'Продукти' is the specific word for food items.
Олена: У нас немає молока. Іван: Добре, я зараз піду і ...
Since it's a specific future action that will be completed, the perfective 'куплю' is best, though 'купити' (to buy) also works after 'піду'.
You are at a traditional market talking to an old lady selling cheese.
You are buying her food products.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it's less common. 'Купувати продукти' is the standard way to say you're grocery shopping.
'Купувати' is for the process or habit; 'купити' is for a one-time completed action.
In this phrase, yes. It can technically mean other household items like soap, but 99% of the time it means food.
You can say 'Я йду за продуктами' or 'Я йду купувати продукти'.
Expressions liées
йти за продуктами
similarto go for groceries
робити покупки
similarto do shopping
закуповуватися
specialized formto stock up
свіжі продукти
builds onfresh groceries
список продуктів
builds ongrocery list
