This is the perfect book for both beginners and intermediate learners. At last, you’ll master Ukrainian verbs of motion and use them confidently in real-life situations. This course offers clear explanations of how verbs of motion work, supported by practical examples, easy-to-understand tables, and plenty of exercises. Every table includes audio to improve your pronunciation and train your ear to natural Ukrainian speech.
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Ukrainian verbs of motion – Contents:
Я йду на робо́ту
Lesson 1: йти – ходи́ти (to go on foot)
- The two types of verbs of motion in Ukrainian and the situations in which each is used.
- The conjugation of the verbs "йти – ходи́ти" in the present, past, and future tenses.
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Common uses of the verb "йти" (unidirectional):
- Action in porgress: За́раз я йду на робо́ту.
- Simultaneous actions: Коли́ я йду на робо́ту, я слу́хаю му́зику.
- Future plan: За́втра я йду в теа́тр.
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Common uses of the verb "ходи́ти" (multidirectional):
- Regular action: Я ходжу́ в магази́н щодня́.
- Exressing likes and dislikes: Я полюбля́ю ходи́ти пішки.
- Return trip in the past: Учо́ра я ходи́в у теа́тр.
Я їду по́їздом
Lesson 2: їхати – їздити (to go by transport)
- The two types of verbs of motion in Ukrainian and the situations in which each is used.
- The conjugation of the verbs "їхати – їздити" in the present, past, and future tenses.
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Common uses of the verb "їхати" (unidirectional):
- Action in porgress: За́раз я їду на робо́ту на метро́.
- Simultaneous actions: Коли́ я їду на робо́ту, я слу́хаю ра́діо.
- Future plan: За́втра я їду в село́.
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Common uses of the verb "їздити" (multidirectional):
- Regular action: Я за́вжди їжджу на робо́ту маши́ною.
- Exressing likes and dislikes: Я люблю́ їздити на метро́.
- Return trip in the past: Вчо́ра я їздив у село́.
Я лечу́ літако́м
Lesson 3: летіти – літа́ти (to fly)
- The two types of verbs of motion in Ukrainian and the situations in which each is used.
- The conjugation of the verbs "летіти – літа́ти" in the present, past, and future tenses.
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Common uses of the verb "летіти" (unidirectional):
- Action in porgress: Диви́ся! Літа́к лети́ть.
- Simultaneous actions: Коли́ я лечу́ літако́м, я дивлю́ся фільми.
- Future plan: За́втра я лечу́ в Ки́їв.
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Common uses of the verb "літа́ти" (multidirectional):
- Regular action: Я завжди́ літа́ю в Ки́їв літако́м.
- Exressing likes and dislikes: Я люблю́ літа́ти літако́м.
- Return trip in the past: Влітку я літа́в до Іта́лії.
Я біжу́ па́рком
Lesson 4: бігти – бігати (to run)
- The two types of verbs of motion in Ukrainian and the situations in which each is used.
- The conjugation of the verbs "бігти – бігати" in the present, past, and future tenses.
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Common uses of the verb "бігти" (unidirectional):
- Action in porgress: За́раз я біжу́ до апте́ки.
- Simultaneous actions: Я біжу́ на робо́ту і слу́хаю му́зику.
- Future plan: За́втра я біжу́ марафо́н.
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Common uses of the verb "бігати" (multidirectional):
- Regular action: Я бігаю па́рком щосубо́ти.
- Exressing likes and dislikes: Я люблю́ бігати па́рком.
- Abilities: Я вмію бігати ду́же шви́дко.
Я пливу́ шви́дко
Lesson 5: пливти́ – пла́вати (to swim, to sail)
- The two types of verbs of motion in Ukrainian and the situations in which each is used.
- The conjugation of the verbs "пливти́ – пла́вати" in the present, past, and future tenses.
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Common uses of the verb "пливти́" (unidirectional):
- Action in porgress: Зара́з корабе́ль пливе́ у порт.
- Duration of the action: Ми пливемо́ до о́строва вже годи́ну.
- Future plan: За́втра тури́сти пливу́ть на о́стрів.
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Common uses of the verb "пла́вати" (multidirectional):
- Regular action: Я пла́ваю в басе́йні що́суботи.
- General truth: Пінгвіни пла́вають ду́же до́бре.
- Abilities: Я вмію пла́вати.
Я несу́ квіти
Lesson 6: нести́ – носи́ти (to carry something on foot)
- The two types of verbs of motion in Ukrainian and the situations in which each is used.
- The conjugation of the verbs "нести́ – носи́ти" in the present, past, and future tenses.
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Common uses of the verb "нести́" (unidirectional):
- Action in porgress: За́раз я несу́ кни́гу в бібліоте́ку.
- Simultaneous actions: Я йду на робо́ту та несу́ докуме́нти.
- Future plan: За́втра я несу́ телефо́н у ремо́нт.
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Common uses of the verb "носи́ти" (multidirectional):
- Regular action: Я завжди́ ношу́ цю кни́гу у шко́лу.
- Exressing likes and dislikes: Я люблю́ носи́ти си́на на рука́х.
- Return trip in the past: Учо́ра я носи́в пальто́ у хімчи́стку.
Я везу́ діте́й
Lesson 7: везти́ – вози́ти (to carry something by transport)
- The two types of verbs of motion in Ukrainian and the situations in which each is used.
- The conjugation of the verbs "везти́ – вози́ти" in the present, past, and future tenses.
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Common uses of the verb "везти́" (unidirectional):
- Action in porgress: За́раз я везу́ діте́й до шко́ли маши́ною.
- Simultaneous actions: Я їду на робо́ту та везу́ докуме́нти.
- Future plan: За́втра я везу́ по́другу в аеропо́рт.
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Common uses of the verb "вози́ти" (multidirectional):
- Regular action: Я за́вжди вожу́ діте́й маши́ною.
- Exressing likes and dislikes: Такси́сту подо́бається вози́ти тури́стів.
- Return trip in the past: Учо́ра я вози́в діте́й на екску́рсію.
Sylvie Finkelstein (verified owner) –
I am very grateful for this book on the verbs of motion complex subject. It clarifies everything with its explanations, has simple conjugation tables and wonderful exercises. After going through it a few times, the mysterious mess of these very common verbs will be crystal clear!