मतलब
Greeting for someone's patron saint day.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Ukraine, Name Days are often celebrated with 'Kutia' and family gatherings. It is common to receive small icons or religious gifts. In Poland, 'Imieniny' is often celebrated more grandly than birthdays, especially among the older generation. In Greece, Name Days are major public events. If it's a popular saint's day, people will hold 'open house' parties. Digital stickers on apps like Viber are the #1 way Ukrainians greet each other for Name Days today.
Check the Calendar
Download a Ukrainian liturgical calendar app to keep track of your friends' name days.
Viber Stickers
If you want to be truly authentic, send a sparkly 'З днем ангела' sticker on Viber. It's the ultimate Ukrainian auntie move.
मतलब
Greeting for someone's patron saint day.
Check the Calendar
Download a Ukrainian liturgical calendar app to keep track of your friends' name days.
Viber Stickers
If you want to be truly authentic, send a sparkly 'З днем ангела' sticker on Viber. It's the ultimate Ukrainian auntie move.
New vs Old Calendar
Be careful! Since 2023, many Ukrainians celebrate on new dates. Ask which calendar they follow if you're unsure.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word in the greeting.
З ____ ангела!
The preposition 'з' requires the instrumental case, so 'день' becomes 'днем'.
Which situation is appropriate for 'З днем ангела!'?
When should you say this?
This phrase is specifically for Name Days/Patron Saint days.
Match the name to its common Name Day (Traditional Calendar).
Match names and dates:
These are some of the most famous Name Days in Ukraine.
Complete the dialogue.
- Сьогодні день святого Олександра. - О, справді? Олександре, ...
Since it's the day of the saint, the correct greeting is for the Name Day.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Common Name Days
Winter
- • Mykola (Dec 6)
- • Hanna (Dec 9)
- • Andriy (Dec 13)
Spring
- • Yuriy (Apr 23)
- • Svitlana (Feb 26)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासЗ ____ ангела!
The preposition 'з' requires the instrumental case, so 'день' becomes 'днем'.
When should you say this?
This phrase is specifically for Name Days/Patron Saint days.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are some of the most famous Name Days in Ukraine.
- Сьогодні день святого Олександра. - О, справді? Олександре, ...
Since it's the day of the saint, the correct greeting is for the Name Day.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt has religious origins, but today it is a general cultural tradition used by both religious and secular people.
It's not mandatory like a birthday, but flowers or chocolates are always appreciated.
Most Western names have an Orthodox or Catholic equivalent (e.g., John = Ivan). If not, you might not have a traditional Name Day.
Yes, it is very polite and professional.
In folk tradition, the patron saint is often called an 'angel' because they are seen as a protective spirit.
Usually, only the first word is capitalized unless it's at the start of a sentence, but in greetings, people often capitalize 'День' for emphasis.
Simply say 'Дякую!' (Thank you) or 'Дуже дякую!'
Yes, kids love it because they often get extra sweets!
'Іменини' is the formal noun for the day; 'день ангела' is the most common way to phrase the greeting.
Yes, it's an annual event on the same date (depending on the calendar).
संबंधित मुहावरे
З іменинами!
synonymHappy Name Day!
З днем народження!
similarHappy Birthday!
Многая літа!
builds onMany years (to you)!
Ангела-охоронця!
specialized form(Wishing you a) Guardian Angel!