Signification
Telling someone to stay calm.
Contexte culturel
Ukrainians often use 'Не хвилюйся' as a way to build 'тепло' (warmth) in a conversation. It's not just about the problem, but about showing you are on the same side. In Western Ukraine, you might hear 'Прошу ся не встидати' or similar dialectal variations, but 'Не хвилюйся' remains the universal standard. On Telegram, the phrase is often shortened or accompanied by the 'everything will be fine' emoji (🇺🇦 or 🙏). It's a key part of 'war-time etiquette' to reassure friends after loud noises or bad news. If you are a guest and you worry about being a burden, a Ukrainian host will almost always say 'Не хвилюйся' to make you feel at home.
The 'ся' Secret
Always remember the '-ся'. Without it, you're telling someone to go agitate something else, which sounds very strange!
Watch the Register
If you say 'Не хвилюйся' to your Ukrainian grandmother-in-law the first time you meet her, she might think you're a bit too informal. Stick to 'Не хвилюйтеся' for elders.
Signification
Telling someone to stay calm.
The 'ся' Secret
Always remember the '-ся'. Without it, you're telling someone to go agitate something else, which sounds very strange!
Watch the Register
If you say 'Не хвилюйся' to your Ukrainian grandmother-in-law the first time you meet her, she might think you're a bit too informal. Stick to 'Не хвилюйтеся' for elders.
Pair it up
For maximum 'native' feel, pair it with 'Все буде добре'. It's the ultimate Ukrainian comfort combo.
Texting Shortcut
In very casual texts, some people just write 'Не хвил.' but it's better to write it out fully to show you actually care.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct reflexive ending for a friend.
Не хвилюй__, все буде добре!
The ending '-ся' is used for the informal singular imperative (talking to one friend).
Which phrase is most appropriate for your professor?
You are late for a lecture and want to tell the professor not to worry about the interruption.
'Не хвилюйтеся' is the formal/plural version required for respectful address.
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for these common reassurances.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Я забув твою книгу вдома! B: ________, принесеш завтра.
When someone apologizes for a small mistake, 'Не хвилюйся' is the most natural way to accept the apology.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesНе хвилюй__, все буде добре!
The ending '-ся' is used for the informal singular imperative (talking to one friend).
You are late for a lecture and want to tell the professor not to worry about the interruption.
'Не хвилюйтеся' is the formal/plural version required for respectful address.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these common reassurances.
A: Я забув твою книгу вдома! B: ________, принесеш завтра.
When someone apologizes for a small mistake, 'Не хвилюйся' is the most natural way to accept the apology.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes! Ukrainians often talk to their pets using the informal 'ти' form. It's very cute.
'Не хвилюйся' is often about situational nervousness (like an exam), while 'Не переживай' is about deeper emotional worry (like a breakup). But they are mostly interchangeable.
You use the plural form: 'Не хвилюйтеся'.
Only if you use the formal 'Не хвилюйтеся'. For example, if they dropped their keys.
No, it can also mean 'to be excited'. For example, 'Я хвилююся перед побаченням' can mean you are excited-nervous.
Yes, 'Не парся' (Don't steam yourself) is very common among young people.
Only if you have a very close relationship with the client. Otherwise, use 'Прошу не турбуватися' or 'Не хвилюйтеся'.
Usually the preposition 'через' + Accusative case.
It's a voiceless velar fricative. It should be audible but not as harsh as a throat-clearing sound.
Because the 'agitation' is happening within the person themselves. You are agitating *yourself*.
Yes! That means 'Don't worry about me'.
Constantly. It's a staple of Ukrainian pop and rock lyrics.
Expressions liées
Не переживай
synonymDon't worry/fret
Все буде добре
builds onEverything will be fine
Тримайся
similarHang in there / Stay strong
Забий
slangForget it / Screw it
Не бери до голови
idiomDon't take it to heart
