Signification
Performing a musical piece.
Contexte culturel
Singing is considered the 'soul' of the nation. Folk songs often have many verses and complex harmonies. Ukrainian communities abroad use singing to maintain their language and connection to their homeland. Soldiers often sing to boost morale. Modern songs about the war have become new 'folk' anthems. In rural areas, singing while working in the fields was a way to coordinate rhythm and pass time.
The 'Ю' Rule
Always remember to change 'пісня' to 'пісню' when you are singing it. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Singing Together
If someone starts singing in a group, it's polite to join in if you know the words. It's a sign of friendship.
Signification
Performing a musical piece.
The 'Ю' Rule
Always remember to change 'пісня' to 'пісню' when you are singing it. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Singing Together
If someone starts singing in a group, it's polite to join in if you know the words. It's a sign of friendship.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'заспівати' if you are asking someone to sing a specific song right now. Use 'співати' for the general hobby.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'пісня' (Accusative).
Я люблю співати ____.
After the verb 'співати', the object must be in the Accusative case.
Choose the correct verb for 'I sing'.
Я ____ пісню.
The first person singular form of 'співати' is 'співаю'.
Complete the dialogue.
— Що ти робиш? — Я ____ пісню.
You 'sing' (співаю) a song, you don't 'play' (граю) it with your voice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a birthday party and want to start the music.
This is a common invitation to start singing together.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЯ люблю співати ____.
After the verb 'співати', the object must be in the Accusative case.
Я ____ пісню.
The first person singular form of 'співати' is 'співаю'.
— Що ти робиш? — Я ____ пісню.
You 'sing' (співаю) a song, you don't 'play' (граю) it with your voice.
Situation: You are at a birthday party and want to start the music.
This is a common invitation to start singing together.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, you sing a 'song' (пісню), not 'music' (музику). You can 'listen to music' (слухати музику).
'Співати' is the process (I am singing), while 'заспівати' is the completed act or the start of the act.
Yes, 'пісня' is a feminine noun, which is why it takes the '-ю' ending in the Accusative case.
The best word is 'підспівувати'.
Usually, we just say 'пташки співають' (birds sing) without adding 'пісню'.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
It is called a 'колискова пісня'.
No, Ukrainian does not have articles. 'Співати пісню' can mean 'sing a song' or 'sing the song'.
Я люблю співати.
Співати пісні (singing songs).
Expressions liées
Заспівати
specialized formTo start singing or to sing a song completely.
Наспівувати
similarTo hum or sing softly.
Виконувати пісню
formalTo perform a song.
Підспівувати
builds onTo sing along.
