Ukrainian speaking club

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Here you will find group classes of the Ukrainian language. Every day we have a class of Ukrainian grammar, poetry, travel phrases, reading and speaking class. Every Sunday we have a very special class with an invited person who shares Ukrainian traditions and folk art with us. We sing songs together, read books, and have warm conversations.

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Common Expressions Beginner Level 20 min

15. Asking and giving permission in Ukrainian

Asking for permission
Можна...? - Can I...?
Чи можу я...? - May I...?
Чи можна мені...? - Am I allowed...?
Ти не заперечуєш, якщо я...? - Do you mind if I...?
Я хочу..., можна? - I want to..., can I?

Examples
Можна зайти? - May I come in?
Чи можу я взяти твою ручку, будь ласка? - Can I taket your pen, please?
Чи можна мені піти на прогулянку? - Can I go for a walk?
Ти не заперечуєш, якщо я куритиму тут? - Do you mind if I will smoke here?
Я хочу купити тобі морозива, можна? - I want to buy an ice cream for you, can I?

Giving permission
Можна - It is allowed
Так, ти можеш - Yes, you can
Так, звісно - Yes, sure
Я не проти - I do not mind
Я не заперечую - I do not mind

Refusing permission
Ні, не можна - No, you can't
Вибач, не можна - Sorry, it is not allowed
Ти не можеш це зробити - You could not do that
Вибач, це недозволено - Sorry, it is not permitted
Я боюсь ні - I’m afraid not

03 Apr, 2019