The first step in any new language is learning how to greet people. In Ukrainian, like in English, some greetings depend on the time of day. These are generally more formal and are perfect for when you're meeting someone for the first time, talking to an older person, or in a professional setting like a shop or office.

For the morning, you can say "Good morning."

Once the afternoon rolls around, it's customary to switch to "Good day." This is a very common and versatile greeting you can use for most of the day.

And for the evening, you'll use "Good evening."

When you're with friends, family, or people your own age, you can use more informal greetings. These work anytime, day or night.

The most common casual greeting is just like saying "Hi."

You might also hear another informal hello, which is often used between men. It's very casual, a bit like saying "Hey" or "What's up?"

Knowing which greeting to use is all about context. If you're unsure, using one of the formal, time-based greetings is always a safe and polite choice.

Here’s a quick summary of the greetings we’ve covered.

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Practice these phrases, and you'll be ready to start your first conversation in Ukrainian.