Говорити (hovoryty)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To speak
To speak or say.
Examples
🗣 Говори по-українськи!
💬 Speak Ukrainian!
Etymology
The verb ‘говорити’ (hovoryty) derives from the Proto-Slavic root ‘*govoriti’, which relates to speaking. It has retained its basic form and meaning across many Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
This word is used widely in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in daily conversations as well as in literature. It maintains a stable register across regions in Ukraine.
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