Meaning
Asking for the way out.
Cultural Background
In Ukrainian metro stations, look for blue signs with white text for 'Вхід' (Entrance) and white signs with black/red text for 'Вихід' (Exit). Kyiv has some of the deepest metro stations in the world (like Arsenalna). Finding the 'вихід' often involves long escalator rides. Many buildings have 'hidden' exits or multiple doors where only one is unlocked. Asking 'Де тут вихід?' is often more reliable than looking for signs. During air raids, 'вихід' signs are crucial for finding the way to 'укриття' (shelters).
Politeness counts
Always start with 'Вибачте' (Excuse me) when asking a stranger.
Don't mix up Вхід and Вихід
In an emergency, knowing the difference between 'В' (In) and 'ВИ' (Out) is vital.
Meaning
Asking for the way out.
Politeness counts
Always start with 'Вибачте' (Excuse me) when asking a stranger.
Don't mix up Вхід and Вихід
In an emergency, knowing the difference between 'В' (In) and 'ВИ' (Out) is vital.
Look for the green
Exit signs in Ukraine are almost always green with white text.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase: 'Де тут ___?'
Asking for the way out.
'Вихід' means exit, 'вхід' means entrance, and 'магазин' means shop.
Fill in the missing word for a polite request.
___, де тут вихід?
'Вибачте' (Excuse me) is the standard way to start a polite question to a stranger.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are in a dark cinema and the movie is over.
You need to find the way out of the cinema.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Вибачте, де тут вихід? B: ___
The response should give a direction ('It is there, on the left').
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Exits
Physical
- • Головний вихід
- • Запасний вихід
- • Вихід до метро
Abstract
- • Вихід із кризи
- • Вихід із ситуації
- • Вихід на пенсію
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAsking for the way out.
'Вихід' means exit, 'вхід' means entrance, and 'магазин' means shop.
___, де тут вихід?
'Вибачте' (Excuse me) is the standard way to start a polite question to a stranger.
You are in a dark cinema and the movie is over.
You need to find the way out of the cinema.
A: Вибачте, де тут вихід? B: ___
The response should give a direction ('It is there, on the left').
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, it's neutral. To make it more formal, add 'будь ласка' at the end.
Yes, but 'вихід із ситуації' is more precise for abstract problems.
The plural is 'виходи'.
Ukrainian usually omits the verb 'to be' in the present tense.
Related Phrases
Вхід
contrastEntrance
Запасний вихід
specialized formEmergency/Spare exit
Вихідні
similarWeekend
Вийти заміж
builds onTo get married (for a woman)
