Signification
Confirming a fact.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'правда' is central to Ukrainian folklore. There are many proverbs like 'Правда очі коле' (The truth pokes the eyes), meaning the truth can be painful to hear. 'Ukrayinska Pravda' is one of the most famous and respected news outlets in the country. Its name reflects the high value placed on journalistic truth. In religious or highly traditional settings, 'правда' is often associated with God's will. 'Жити по правді' means to live a righteous, moral life. On Ukrainian TikTok and Instagram, 'Це правда' is often used as a 'relatable' comment on videos about daily struggles or cultural quirks.
The Nod
In Ukraine, 'Це правда' is almost always accompanied by a single, firm nod. This reinforces your sincerity.
Don't over-use 'Є'
Avoid saying 'Це є правда' in casual conversation. It makes you sound like a textbook or a 19th-century priest.
Signification
Confirming a fact.
The Nod
In Ukraine, 'Це правда' is almost always accompanied by a single, firm nod. This reinforces your sincerity.
Don't over-use 'Є'
Avoid saying 'Це є правда' in casual conversation. It makes you sound like a textbook or a 19th-century priest.
Use it as a question
Raise your pitch at the end ('Це правда?') to turn it into 'Is that true?'—a great way to show interest in what someone is saying.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to agree with the statement.
— Сьогодні гарна погода. — Це ______.
'Правда' is the correct noun to use for agreeing with a statement about the weather.
Which sentence means 'That was true'?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Правда' is a feminine noun, so the past tense verb must be 'була'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Олена: 'Ти знаєш, що завтра вихідний?' Ви: '_________________'
'Це правда' is the natural way to confirm a fact you've verified.
Match the phrase to the situation.
In which situation would you say 'Це не правда'?
You use 'Це не правда' to disagree with a factual error about yourself.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Правда' vs 'Правильно'
Це правда
- • Opinions
- • General Facts
- • News
- • Personal feelings
Це правильно
- • Math answers
- • Grammar rules
- • Directions
- • Moral choices
Banque d exercices
4 exercices— Сьогодні гарна погода. — Це ______.
'Правда' is the correct noun to use for agreeing with a statement about the weather.
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Правда' is a feminine noun, so the past tense verb must be 'була'.
Олена: 'Ти знаєш, що завтра вихідний?' Ви: '_________________'
'Це правда' is the natural way to confirm a fact you've verified.
In which situation would you say 'Це не правда'?
You use 'Це не правда' to disagree with a factual error about yourself.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! In casual speech, just saying 'Правда' is very common and means 'True' or 'Really?'.
Absolutely. It is a neutral, respectful phrase that is appropriate for all professional settings.
'Правда' is the general concept of truth. 'Факт' is a specific, proven piece of information. You can say 'Це факт' for more emphasis.
Say 'Це не правда'. Make sure to put the stress on 'не' for extra emphasis if you are disagreeing strongly.
Because 'правда' is a feminine noun in Ukrainian, so the past tense verb must match its gender.
Yes, if you are agreeing with a fact they stated. If you are agreeing with their logic or action, 'Ви праві' is better.
Young people often just say 'Факт' or 'Реально' to mean 'That's true/real'.
Mostly, but it can also mean 'justice' in older texts or proverbs.
Use the pattern: 'Чи правда, що...?' For example: 'Чи правда, що ви українець?'
The meaning is the same, but the accent might be slightly different. In some dialects, you might hear 'То правда'.
Expressions liées
Справді
similarIndeed / Really
Дійсно
synonymActually / Indeed
Згоден
builds onI agree
Це неправда
contrastThat's a lie / That's not true
