Signification
To become sad or discouraged.
Contexte culturel
In Ukrainian folklore, the nose is often seen as the seat of one's pride. To 'hang' it is to temporarily lose that pride or strength. On Ukrainian social media, you'll often see the 👃 and 📉 emojis used together to ironically describe a minor 'fail'. The variation 'повісити носа на квінту' refers to the violin's highest string, showing how deeply music is integrated into Ukrainian idioms. In village life, a person 'hanging their nose' was a sign for the community to step in and offer a 'чарка' (a small drink) or a song to cheer them up.
Use it for friends
This is the best phrase to show empathy to a friend without being too dramatic.
Check the case
Always use 'носа' (ending in -а), never 'ніс' in this idiom.
Signification
To become sad or discouraged.
Use it for friends
This is the best phrase to show empathy to a friend without being too dramatic.
Check the case
Always use 'носа' (ending in -а), never 'ніс' in this idiom.
Add 'на квінту'
Use the full version 'повісити носа на квінту' to impress native speakers with your knowledge of old idioms.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'повісити'.
Вчора Марія ____ носа, бо не пішла в парк.
Марія is feminine, so the past tense verb must be 'повісила'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to encourage a friend?
Твій друг засмучений. Що ти скажеш?
'Не повіш носа!' means 'Don't be sad/discouraged!'.
Match the idiom with its meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three main 'nose' idioms in Ukrainian.
Complete the dialogue.
- Я не здав тест... - Не ____ носа, наступного разу все вийде!
The imperfective imperative 'не вішай' is commonly used for general advice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesВчора Марія ____ носа, бо не пішла в парк.
Марія is feminine, so the past tense verb must be 'повісила'.
Твій друг засмучений. Що ти скажеш?
'Не повіш носа!' means 'Don't be sad/discouraged!'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three main 'nose' idioms in Ukrainian.
- Я не здав тест... - Не ____ носа, наступного разу все вийде!
The imperfective imperative 'не вішай' is commonly used for general advice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's not rude. It's a friendly, informal way to notice someone's sadness.
Yes! You can say 'Я трохи повісив носа сьогодні' (I'm a bit down today).
'Повісити' is the act of becoming sad (one time), 'вішати' is the general state or habit.
No, that's not a standard idiom. Stick to the nose!
Only with close colleagues. In a formal meeting, it's too casual.
Use 'Не засмучуйтесь' or 'Прошу вас не втрачати оптимізму'.
Almost exactly, but 'hang your head' often implies shame, while 'повісити носа' is more about disappointment.
Yes, if your dog looks sad because you didn't give it a treat, it's quite cute to say 'Песик повісив носа'.
Yes, 'киснути' (to turn sour) is a common slang synonym.
Usually 'Вище ніс!' (Nose higher!) or 'Все буде добре!' (Everything will be fine!).
Expressions liées
Задирати носа
contrastTo be arrogant
Падати духом
synonymTo lose heart
Вище ніс
builds onKeep your chin up
Крутити носом
similarTo be picky or fussy
