Signification
A young human being
Contexte culturel
It is common to use the word 'сонечко' (little sun) or 'зайчик' (little bunny) when talking to a маленька дитина. Traditional lullabies (колискові) often mention the 'сон' (sleep) and 'дріма' (drowsiness) coming to the маленька дитина. Baptism (хрещення) is a major cultural milestone for a маленька дитина, often celebrated with a large family gathering. In Ukrainian folklore, a 'маленька дитина' is often protected by a 'янгол-охоронець' (guardian angel).
Gender Rule
Always remember 'дитина' is feminine. Even if you are talking about a little boy, say 'Він — маленька дитина'.
Plural Irregularity
Never say 'дитини' for more than one child. Use 'діти'.
Signification
A young human being
Gender Rule
Always remember 'дитина' is feminine. Even if you are talking about a little boy, say 'Він — маленька дитина'.
Plural Irregularity
Never say 'дитини' for more than one child. Use 'діти'.
Diminutives
To sound more like a native, use 'дитинка' when talking to the child directly.
Compliments
It is very polite to compliment a 'маленька дитина' in Ukraine, but avoid touching their head unless you know the parents well.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'маленька'.
У парку грається _______ дитина.
'Дитина' is feminine, so the adjective must end in '-а'.
Choose the correct plural form.
На вулиці бігають...
The plural of 'дитина' is 'діти'.
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
This tests your knowledge of case endings.
Complete the dialogue.
— Чия це _______? — Це моя донька.
It's the most natural way to ask about a child in a general sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Age Categories in Ukrainian
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesУ парку грається _______ дитина.
'Дитина' is feminine, so the adjective must end in '-а'.
На вулиці бігають...
The plural of 'дитина' is 'діти'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests your knowledge of case endings.
— Чия це _______? — Це моя донька.
It's the most natural way to ask about a child in a general sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it is a grammatically feminine noun that refers to children of any gender.
You must say 'маленькі діти'.
'Дитина' is the general term; 'малюк' is more like 'toddler' or 'little guy'.
Usually no, they would be called 'дитина' but not 'маленька дитина'.
Yes, it implies they are being immature or helpless.
It softens the 'н', making it sound like the 'ny' in 'canyon'.
It's a collective noun for a group of small children, very common in casual speech.
Sometimes in modern slang or on social media, but it's not standard Ukrainian.
Я був (m) / була (f) маленькою дитиною.
Yes, it is the standard legal and formal term.
It means a 'breastfed child' or an infant.
You would usually say 'дитинка' or 'маля' when referring to the unborn baby.
Expressions liées
Немовля
specialized formInfant/Newborn
Малюк
similarToddler/Little one
Малеча
specialized formGroup of small children
Дитинство
builds onChildhood
Дитячий садок
relatedKindergarten
