Significado
Asking for a person's surname
Contexto cultural
Surnames often change for women upon marriage, taking a feminine ending if the name is an adjective (e.g., Левицький becomes Левицька). In Ukrainian documents, the surname is always written first, followed by the first name and patronymic. Asking for a surname is considered more respectful than asking for a first name when meeting someone of a much older generation. In regions like Galicia, you might hear more Polish-influenced surnames ending in -ський, reflecting the historical Austro-Hungarian influence.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'прізвище' is neuter. This is the #1 mistake for beginners. Match it with 'Яке' and 'ваше'.
Avoid 'Фамілія'
While people will understand 'фамілія', using 'прізвище' marks you as a more sophisticated and respectful learner of Ukrainian.
Significado
Asking for a person's surname
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'прізвище' is neuter. This is the #1 mistake for beginners. Match it with 'Яке' and 'ваше'.
Avoid 'Фамілія'
While people will understand 'фамілія', using 'прізвище' marks you as a more sophisticated and respectful learner of Ukrainian.
The 'Як' Shortcut
If you forget if it's 'яке' or 'який', just use 'Як ваше прізвище?'. It's grammatically simpler and very common.
Teste-se
Choose the correct form of the interrogative pronoun for 'прізвище'.
___ ваше прізвище?
'Прізвище' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter pronoun 'Яке'.
Complete the formal question.
Яке ___ прізвище?
In a formal context, we use 'ваше' to agree with the neuter noun 'прізвище'.
Complete the dialogue at the hotel reception.
Рецепція: Добрий день! ___ ___ прізвище? Гість: Моє прізвище — Шевченко.
'Яке ваше' is the standard formal way to ask for a surname.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Яке ваше прізвище?'
This is a formal inquiry used in official or administrative settings.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios___ ваше прізвище?
'Прізвище' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter pronoun 'Яке'.
Яке ___ прізвище?
In a formal context, we use 'ваше' to agree with the neuter noun 'прізвище'.
Рецепція: Добрий день! ___ ___ прізвище? Гість: Моє прізвище — Шевченко.
'Яке ваше' is the standard formal way to ask for a surname.
Where would you most likely hear 'Яке ваше прізвище?'
This is a formal inquiry used in official or administrative settings.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, it sounds like an interrogation. Use 'Як тебе звати?' instead.
In Ukrainian, 'Яке' (Which/What kind of) is used for names and surnames, whereas 'Що' (What) is for objects.
It's better to ask 'Як тебе звати?'. Asking a child for their 'прізвище' is very formal.
Say 'Моє прізвище — [Your Surname].'
Frases relacionadas
Як вас звати?
similarWhat is your name? (Polite)
Як твоє ім'я?
specialized formWhat is your first name?
По батькові
builds onPatronymic
Дівоче прізвище
specialized formMaiden name
