Великий (velykyy)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Big; great
Large — Velykden, Easter, is the Great Day.
Examples
🗣 Він зробив великий крок.
💬 He took a great step.
Etymology
‘Великий’ (velykyy) is derived from the Proto-Slavic ‘*velikъ’, which means ‘big or great’, and reflects societal values associated with size and significance.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written language across formal and informal registers, applicable to describe various objects and concepts.
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