Їсти (yisty)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To eat
To eat.
Examples
🗣 Що ти їси?
💬 What are you eating?
Etymology
‘Їсти’ means ‘to eat’, originating from the Proto-Slavic word ‘*jesti’. Its use reflects fundamental human activity and social practice.
How & Where It’s Used
It is widely used in everyday speech across all regions of Ukraine and in both formal and informal contexts.
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Tags: verb, food, essential