Signification
Asking someone to write something down.
Contexte culturel
In Ukrainian bureaucracy, the 'blue ink' rule is still common. When someone says 'Напишіть це тут,' they often expect you to use a blue pen, as black ink can sometimes be mistaken for a photocopy. There is a high value placed on 'the written word' as a form of truth. Verbal promises are often viewed with skepticism until they are written down. Teachers in Ukraine are very specific about where things are written in 'zoshity' (notebooks). 'Напишіть це тут' might be followed by 'відступіть два клітинки' (skip two squares). With the rise of the 'Diia' app (digital government), physical writing is decreasing, but 'Напишіть це тут' is still used when digital systems fail or for personal notes.
Add 'Будь ласка'
Always add 'Будь ласка' (please) to the beginning or end to sound more polite.
Check the Pen
In Ukraine, always ensure the person has a working pen before saying this, or offer yours.
Signification
Asking someone to write something down.
Add 'Будь ласка'
Always add 'Будь ласка' (please) to the beginning or end to sound more polite.
Check the Pen
In Ukraine, always ensure the person has a working pen before saying this, or offer yours.
Point as you speak
This phrase is most effective when accompanied by a physical gesture pointing to the exact spot.
The 'Ви' Factor
Even if the person looks younger than you, use 'Напишіть' in a professional setting to show respect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct formal imperative form of 'написати'.
Будь ласка, ___ це тут.
The formal/plural imperative requires the '-іть' ending.
Which word means 'here' in Ukrainian?
Напишіть це ___.
'Тут' means here, 'там' means there, and 'куди' means where to.
Complete the dialogue at the post office.
Клерк: Де ваша адреса? Ви: Ой, я забув. Клерк: Нічого. ___ (Write it here).
The clerk is asking you to provide the missing information in writing.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Phrase: 'Напиши це тут.'
'Напиши' is the informal singular form, appropriate only for friends or family.
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Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Напишіть це тут'
Official
- • Bank
- • Post Office
- • Police
Daily
- • Market
- • Cafe
- • Pharmacy
Travel
- • Hotel
- • Train Station
- • Info Desk
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБудь ласка, ___ це тут.
The formal/plural imperative requires the '-іть' ending.
Напишіть це ___.
'Тут' means here, 'там' means there, and 'куди' means where to.
Клерк: Де ваша адреса? Ви: Ой, я забув. Клерк: Нічого. ___ (Write it here).
The clerk is asking you to provide the missing information in writing.
Phrase: 'Напиши це тут.'
'Напиши' is the informal singular form, appropriate only for friends or family.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, omitting 'це' is very common and perfectly natural.
Almost. 'Сюди' means 'to here' (direction), while 'тут' means 'at here' (location). Both work.
Say 'Напишіть це тут, у зошиті.'
No, as long as you use the '-іть' ending and add 'Будь ласка'.
Use the informal: 'Напиши це тут'.
'Напишіть' is 'write', 'Запишіть' is 'note down/record'. They are often interchangeable.
It's better to say 'Напишіть це в повідомленні' (Write this in a message).
No, in this context, 'це' is a neutral demonstrative and stays the same.
Say 'Напишіть ваше ім'я тут'.
No, it is standard across all regions of Ukraine.
Expressions liées
Запишіть це
similarNote this down
Підпишіть тут
similarSign here
Надрукуйте це
contrastPrint/Type this
Перепишіть це
builds onRewrite this
Викресліть це
contrastCross this out
