Significado
Someone who is very different from others.
Contexto cultural
In Ukrainian folklore, crows are often seen as wise but ominous. A 'white' crow breaks this omen, representing a shift from destiny to individual choice. The phrase was heavily used during the 'Thaw' period (1960s) to describe artists who refused to follow Socialist Realism. On platforms like TikTok, 'біла ворона' is used in hashtags for 'alternative' fashion or niche hobbies, reclaiming the term as a badge of cool. In Ukrainian psychology, 'The White Crow Syndrome' is a recognized term for children who are bullied for being gifted or different.
Grammar Hack
Remember that 'ворона' is always feminine. Even if you are talking about the most masculine man on earth, he is still a 'біла ворона'.
Context Matters
In some rural areas, being called a 'white crow' might still be seen as a bit suspicious, implying you think you're 'better' than others. Use it carefully there.
Significado
Someone who is very different from others.
Grammar Hack
Remember that 'ворона' is always feminine. Even if you are talking about the most masculine man on earth, he is still a 'біла ворона'.
Context Matters
In some rural areas, being called a 'white crow' might still be seen as a bit suspicious, implying you think you're 'better' than others. Use it carefully there.
Sound Native
Use the verb 'виглядати' (to look) or 'почуватися' (to feel) to make the idiom sound more natural in conversation.
Positive Spin
In modern Ukrainian cities, calling someone a 'біла ворона' is often a compliment to their style or creativity.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'біла ворона' in the instrumental case.
Він завжди почувався _______ _______ у своїй школі.
After the verb 'почуватися' (to feel), we use the instrumental case.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to describe a man?
Оберіть правильне речення:
The noun 'ворона' stays feminine, and the instrumental case is needed after 'був'.
Match the situation to the feeling.
Ви прийшли на вечірку в костюмі, а всі інші в джинсах. Ви...
You stand out visually and socially, making you a 'white crow'.
Complete the dialogue.
— Чому ти не хочеш іти з нами в кіно? — Я не люблю комедії. — Ой, ти вічно як...
The person is being different from the group's preference.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
White Crow vs. Black Sheep
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosВін завжди почувався _______ _______ у своїй школі.
After the verb 'почуватися' (to feel), we use the instrumental case.
Оберіть правильне речення:
The noun 'ворона' stays feminine, and the instrumental case is needed after 'був'.
Ви прийшли на вечірку в костюмі, а всі інші в джинсах. Ви...
You stand out visually and socially, making you a 'white crow'.
— Чому ти не хочеш іти з нами в кіно? — Я не люблю комедії. — Ой, ти вічно як...
The person is being different from the group's preference.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasTechnically 'ворон' is a raven and 'ворона' is a crow. While 'білий ворон' exists in some poetic texts, the standard idiom is always 'біла ворона'.
Usually no. It's more of an observation. However, like any label, it depends on the tone of voice.
You can say 'чорна вівця', but 'біла ворона' is the more common equivalent for someone who is different.
Yes! You can call a modern building in an old town a 'біла ворона'.
Білі ворони (Nominative) or Білими воронами (Instrumental).
Often, yes. Being a white crow implies a lack of peers who are the same as you.
It's a bit informal for a standard email, but fine for a creative pitch or a blog post.
You could use 'нонконформіст' (non-conformist) or 'індивідуаліст' (individualist).
Because white is the opposite of the crow's natural black color, making it the most visible difference possible.
Very! Many songs use it to describe the feeling of being misunderstood or unique.
Frases relacionadas
Чорна вівця
similarBlack sheep
Рідкісний птах
synonymRare bird
Не від світу цього
similarNot of this world
Виділятися з натовпу
builds onTo stand out from the crowd
Плисти проти течії
similarTo swim against the current
