Signification
Air that is not polluted.
Contexte culturel
For Ukrainians, 'чисте повітря' is the primary reason to own a dacha. It's a place to escape the 'heavy' industrial air of the city and 'recharge' one's health through nature. The Carpathian Mountains are marketed as the 'lungs of Ukraine.' The phrase 'чисте повітря' is ubiquitous in hotel ads and travel blogs about Western Ukraine. Since 1986, there is a heightened sensitivity to environmental purity. 'Чисте повітря' isn't just a preference; for many, it's a matter of safety and survival. There is a strong cultural trope that people in villages live longer because of 'чисте повітря' and 'домашня їжа' (home-cooked food).
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'повітря' is neuter. If you see an adjective ending in '-ий' or '-а' with it, it's a mistake!
The 'Breathe' Trap
When using the verb 'дихати', don't forget to change 'чисте повітря' to 'чистим повітрям'.
Signification
Air that is not polluted.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'повітря' is neuter. If you see an adjective ending in '-ий' or '-а' with it, it's a mistake!
The 'Breathe' Trap
When using the verb 'дихати', don't forget to change 'чисте повітря' to 'чистим повітрям'.
Sound like a local
Use 'на чистому повітрі' instead of 'в чистому повітрі' to sound much more natural.
Small Talk
Complimenting the air is a safe and pleasant way to start a conversation with a neighbor in a park.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'чистий'.
У Карпатах дуже ______ повітря.
'Повітря' is neuter, so the adjective must be 'чисте'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'I breathe clean air'?
The verb 'дихати' requires the instrumental case.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a stuffy office and want to open a window. What do you ask for?
In a stuffy room, 'свіже' (fresh) is more natural than 'чисте' (clean).
Complete the dialogue.
— Чому ви переїхали за місто? — Тому що там...
Clean air and quiet are the standard reasons for moving to the countryside.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Чисте vs. Свіже
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesУ Карпатах дуже ______ повітря.
'Повітря' is neuter, so the adjective must be 'чисте'.
How do you say 'I breathe clean air'?
The verb 'дихати' requires the instrumental case.
You are in a stuffy office and want to open a window. What do you ask for?
In a stuffy room, 'свіже' (fresh) is more natural than 'чисте' (clean).
— Чому ви переїхали за місто? — Тому що там...
Clean air and quiet are the standard reasons for moving to the countryside.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNot exactly. 'Чисте' means clean/unpolluted. 'Свіже' means fresh/cool. You want 'свіже' when a room is hot, and 'чисте' when you are in nature.
You say: 'Мені потрібне чисте повітря.'
The opposite is 'забруднене повітря' (polluted air) or 'брудне повітря' (dirty air).
No, for a clear sky use 'ясне небо' or 'чисте небо'. 'Чисте повітря' only refers to the air itself.
In Ukrainian, 'на' is used for open spaces and surfaces. Being 'on the air' implies being outdoors in the open environment.
No, it is an uncountable noun. You cannot say 'два повітря'.
You must use the instrumental case: 'чистим повітрям'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a scientific paper.
Yes, especially in the context of health and the Carpathians. It's a very common topic.
Yes, usually when you are in a large park or after it rains.
It means 'a breath of fresh air' and is often used metaphorically for something new and good.
Neither! It is neuter gender.
Expressions liées
Свіже повітря
similarFresh air
Дихати на повні груди
builds onTo breathe with full lungs
Забруднене повітря
contrastPolluted air
Ковток повітря
specialized formA breath/sip of air
Морське повітря
specialized formSea air
