Significado
Allowing air into a room.
Contexto cultural
The 'protyah' (draft) is a major cultural fear. Even in summer, people might refuse to open a window if they think the breeze will cause illness. In winter, 'провітрювання' (airing out) is done quickly but intensely. It's common to open windows wide for 5 minutes to refresh the air without cooling the walls. Windows are often the pride of the home, filled with 'вазони' (houseplants). Opening a window often involves a careful dance around flower pots. In many older buildings, windows have a 'кватирка'—a small pane that opens separately for ventilation without opening the whole window.
The 'Permission' Rule
In Ukraine, always ask 'Можна відкрити вікно?' before doing it in public or someone's home. It's a key politeness marker.
The Draft Myth
Be prepared for someone to ask you to close the window immediately because of a 'protyah' (draft). Don't take it personally!
Significado
Allowing air into a room.
The 'Permission' Rule
In Ukraine, always ask 'Можна відкрити вікно?' before doing it in public or someone's home. It's a key politeness marker.
The Draft Myth
Be prepared for someone to ask you to close the window immediately because of a 'protyah' (draft). Don't take it personally!
Aspect Mastery
Use 'відкрити' when you want the window open NOW. Use 'відкривати' when talking about your general habits.
The 'Kvatyrka'
If you only want a little air, ask to open the 'кватирка' (the small vent window) instead of the whole thing.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'відкрити' (imperative).
Будь ласка, ________ вікно, тут дуже жарко.
We use the imperative 'відкрий' for a direct request to one person.
Which sentence is a polite request in a taxi?
Select the best option:
'Можна' + infinitive is the standard way to ask for permission.
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three most common phrases related to windows.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Тут дуже душно. B: Так, я зараз ________ вікно.
The future tense 'відкрию' indicates an action the speaker is about to do.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
What can you 'Відкрити'?
Physical
- • Вікно (Window)
- • Книгу (Book)
- • Очі (Eyes)
Abstract
- • Бізнес (Business)
- • Рахунок (Account)
- • Таємницю (Secret)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosБудь ласка, ________ вікно, тут дуже жарко.
We use the imperative 'відкрий' for a direct request to one person.
Select the best option:
'Можна' + infinitive is the standard way to ask for permission.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the three most common phrases related to windows.
A: Тут дуже душно. B: Так, я зараз ________ вікно.
The future tense 'відкрию' indicates an action the speaker is about to do.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, 'відкрити вікно' is perfect for cars. You can also say 'опустити скло' (to lower the glass) for power windows.
Technically yes for windows, but in real life, 'відкрити' is used by almost everyone. Use 'відчинити' to sound more formal or literary.
You still say 'відкрити вікно', but you can specify 'на провітрювання' (for airing).
You say 'Вікно заїло' or 'Вікно не відкривається'.
Frases relacionadas
Закрити вікно
contrastTo close the window
Провітрити
similarTo air out
Відчинити двері
similarTo open the door
Вікно можливостей
builds onWindow of opportunity
Дивитися у вікно
relatedTo look out the window
