Signification
Suggesting an activity.
Contexte culturel
Ukrainians love cinema, and it's common to discuss the quality of the Ukrainian dubbing, which is a point of national pride. The 'Zhovten' cinema in Podil is a cultural landmark. Suggesting to go there implies you like indie and art-house films. Young Ukrainians often use 'Telegram' to organize movie nights, using the phrase 'Ходімо в кіно' followed by a poll. It is common for the person who suggests 'Ходімо в кіно' to at least offer to buy the popcorn, though splitting the bill is now standard among friends.
The 'мо' power
Remember that any verb ending in '-мо' is an invitation. Ходімо (let's go), їжмо (let's eat), пиймо (let's drink)!
Don't decline 'кіно'
It's a foreign word that doesn't change. Never say 'кіна' or 'кіні'!
Signification
Suggesting an activity.
The 'мо' power
Remember that any verb ending in '-мо' is an invitation. Ходімо (let's go), їжмо (let's eat), пиймо (let's drink)!
Don't decline 'кіно'
It's a foreign word that doesn't change. Never say 'кіна' or 'кіні'!
Use 'на' for the movie
If you want to sound like a pro, say 'Ходімо в кіно НА [назва фільму]'.
Dubbing matters
If you go to the cinema in Ukraine, expect the movie to be in Ukrainian. It's a great way to practice!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb to say 'Let's go to the cinema'.
_______ в кіно сьогодні ввечері!
'Ходімо' is the correct inclusive imperative form for 'Let's go'.
Which preposition is used when going to the cinema?
Ходімо ___ кіно.
We use 'в' (into) for buildings like a cinema.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
— Мені нудно. — _______
Answering 'I'm bored' with an invitation is the most natural social response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to suggest a specific movie to a friend.
Using 'на' + the movie type is the correct way to specify what you want to see.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ в кіно сьогодні ввечері!
'Ходімо' is the correct inclusive imperative form for 'Let's go'.
Ходімо ___ кіно.
We use 'в' (into) for buildings like a cinema.
— Мені нудно. — _______
Answering 'I'm bored' with an invitation is the most natural social response.
You want to suggest a specific movie to a friend.
Using 'на' + the movie type is the correct way to specify what you want to see.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues you know well.
Yes, it is very common, though 'Ходімо' sounds more traditionally Ukrainian.
'Ходімо' is a standard invitation; 'Пішли' is more casual and implies 'let's go right now'.
No, 'кіно' is indeclinable. It stays the same in all situations.
Use 'Ходімо в кіно на...' followed by the movie name in the Accusative case.
Both are correct. Use 'у' if the previous word ends in a consonant to make it easier to say.
Yes! 'Ходімо в парк', 'Ходімо в кафе', 'Ходімо додому'.
You still use 'Ходімо'. It covers any number of people including the speaker.
'Кіно' usually refers to the cinema/theater or the art form. 'Фільм' is the specific movie.
You can use 'Ходімоте', but 'Ходімо' is generally polite enough.
Expressions liées
Пішли в кіно
similarLet's go to the cinema (more casual)
Гайда в кіно
similarC'mon, let's go to the cinema!
Дивитися фільм
builds onTo watch a movie
Купувати квитки
builds onTo buy tickets
Ходімо гуляти
similarLet's go for a walk
