Signification
Capturing an image with a camera.
Contexte culturel
It is very common for Ukrainians to ask strangers to take their photo in scenic spots. It's a great way to start a conversation. The slang term 'інстаграмна локація' (Instagrammable location) is widely used to describe places perfect for 'робити фото'. The word 'світлина' is seeing a revival as Ukrainians embrace more native, non-loanword vocabulary. Ukraine has a world-class community of war photographers and documentarians who 'роблять фото' to tell the story of the country's resilience.
Use the Perfective
When asking someone to take a photo of you *right now*, always use 'зробити' instead of 'робити'.
No 'Take'!
Never say 'брати фото'. It's the most obvious sign of an English-speaking beginner.
Signification
Capturing an image with a camera.
Use the Perfective
When asking someone to take a photo of you *right now*, always use 'зробити' instead of 'робити'.
No 'Take'!
Never say 'брати фото'. It's the most obvious sign of an English-speaking beginner.
Say Cheese
Instead of 'cheese', Ukrainians often say 'Усміхніться!' (Smile!) or 'Си-и-ир!' (Chee-ee-se!).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'робити' in the present tense.
Я дуже люблю ___ фото влітку.
After 'люблю' (I love), we use the infinitive form 'робити'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to ask for a photo.
'Зробити' is the perfective form, used for a single completed action (taking one photo).
Match the Ukrainian phrase with its register.
1. Проводити фотозйомку, 2. Робити фото, 3. Фоткати
'Проводити фотозйомку' is formal, 'робити фото' is neutral, and 'фоткати' is informal.
Complete the dialogue in a museum.
Гість: Вибачте, чи можна тут ___ фото? Охоронець: Так, але без спалаху.
'Робити фото' is the standard collocation for taking pictures.
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Aides visuelles
Types of Photos
Styles
- • Селфі (Selfie)
- • Портрет (Portrait)
- • Пейзаж (Landscape)
Verb Choice
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЯ дуже люблю ___ фото влітку.
After 'люблю' (I love), we use the infinitive form 'робити'.
Choose the natural way to ask for a photo.
'Зробити' is the perfective form, used for a single completed action (taking one photo).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
'Проводити фотозйомку' is formal, 'робити фото' is neutral, and 'фоткати' is informal.
Гість: Вибачте, чи можна тут ___ фото? Охоронець: Так, але без спалаху.
'Робити фото' is the standard collocation for taking pictures.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neuter and indeclinable.
No, it's too informal. Use 'робити фото' or 'сфотографувати'.
You can say 'робити селфі' or 'фоткатись'.
It remains 'фото'. For example: 'багато фото' (many photos).
Both are correct, but 'фото' is much more common in speech.
Say: 'Можна зробити фото з вами?'
Not necessarily; it covers everything from amateur snaps to professional shoots.
Use 'проявляти' (to manifest/develop).
It's less common than 'фото' but very popular on social media and in journalism.
No, use 'знімати відео'.
Expressions liées
знімати відео
similarTo record/shoot video
сфотографувати
specialized formTo take a photo (perfective)
позикувати
builds onTo pose
редагувати фото
builds onTo edit a photo
