Ukrainian Grammar Hub

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30 Total Rules
65 Chapters
7 CEFR level
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A1
A1

A1 Chapters

Beginner · 4 Total Rules

You can understand and use everyday phrases. Grammar at this level covers present tense, basic sentence patterns, and simple questions.

Present tense basics Yes/no questions Articles & pronouns
6

Actions in the Present: Group 1

The first group of verb conjugations. Express current actions using regular -aty verbs.

2 rules

7

Actions in the Present: Group 2

The second group of verb conjugations. Learn how to use -yty and -ity verbs in everyday speech.

0 rules

8

The Direct Object (Accusative Case)

Using the Accusative case for objects. Learn how nouns change when they are the target of an action.

2 rules

9

Where are you? (Prepositional Case)

Expressing location using the Prepositional case. Master the use of 'v' and 'na' for places.

0 rules

10

Describing the World

Basic adjective agreement. Learn to match adjectives with the gender and number of nouns.

0 rules

11

Whose is it? (Possessives)

Expressing ownership with possessive pronouns. Learn how 'my', 'your', and 'his' change in Ukrainian.

0 rules

12

Daily Routine (Reflexive Verbs)

Introduction to reflexive verbs ending in -sya. Describe actions you do to yourself.

0 rules

13

Asking Questions

Mastering interrogative words and word order. Learn how to form open and closed questions.

0 rules

14

Time and Schedules

Telling time and days of the week. Learn the grammar of temporal expressions.

0 rules

15

Quantity and Measure

Numbers up to 100 and basic measurements. Understand how numbers affect noun endings.

0 rules

16

The Power of No

Negative sentences and the use of 'nemaie'. Learn how to express absence and denial.

0 rules

17

Family and People

Plural nouns in the Nominative case. Focus on irregular plurals for family members.

0 rules

18

Common Conjunctions

Connecting sentences with 'and', 'but', and 'or'. Learn basic clause coordination.

0 rules

A2
A2

A2 Chapters

Elementary · 4 Total Rules

You're building confidence. Grammar expands to past tense, comparisons, and connecting ideas with conjunctions.

Past tense forms Comparisons Connecting sentences
19

The Past is Present

Forming the past tense. Learn how Ukrainian verbs change based on gender in the past.

2 rules

20

Looking Ahead (Future Tenses)

Compound and simple future forms. Learn how to talk about upcoming events.

0 rules

21

The Genitive Case: Possession

Using the Genitive case to show 'of'. Master the most versatile case in the Ukrainian language.

1 rules

22

The Genitive Case: Negation

Using Genitive for negative existence. Learn why 'nemaie' requires a change in noun endings.

0 rules

23

Giving and Helping (Dative Case)

The Dative case for indirect objects. Learn how to express to whom an action is directed.

0 rules

24

Tools and Partners (Instrumental Case)

Using the Instrumental case for means and company. Learn how to say 'with' or 'by means of'.

0 rules

25

Moving Around (Verbs of Motion)

Basic verbs of motion like 'to go' and 'to ride'. Understand the difference between uni-directional and multi-directional motion.

1 rules

26

Better and Best (Comparisons)

Comparative and superlative adjectives. Learn how to compare qualities of people and objects.

0 rules

27

Softness and Hardness

Advanced phonetics and spelling rules. Focus on the soft sign (ь) and apostrophe usage.

0 rules

28

Modal Verbs

Expressing ability, necessity, and permission. Learn to use 'mohty', 'musyty', and 'treba'.

0 rules

29

Adverbs of Manner

Turning adjectives into adverbs. Describe how actions are performed.

0 rules

30

Prepositions of Place

Complex prepositions and case requirements. Master 'mizh', 'pered', and 'za'.

0 rules

31

The Vocative Case

Addressing people directly. Learn the unique Ukrainian case used for names and titles.

0 rules

B1
B1

B1 Chapters

Intermediate · 3 Total Rules

The breakthrough level. You can express opinions, describe experiences, and handle most travel situations. Grammar covers conditionals, modal verbs, and passive voice.

Conditionals Modal verbs Reported speech
32

Done or Doing? (Verb Aspect)

The core of the Slavic verb system. Understand the difference between Imperfective and Perfective aspects.

2 rules

33

Commands and Requests (Imperative)

Forming the imperative mood. Learn how to give orders or make polite suggestions.

0 rules

34

What if? (Conditional Mood)

Hypothetical situations using the particle 'by'. Learn to express wishes and conditions.

1 rules

35

Connecting Ideas (Relative Clauses)

Using 'yakyi' to link sentences. Master complex sentence structures with relative pronouns.

0 rules

36

Passive Voice Basics

Introduction to passive constructions. Learn how to focus on the action rather than the doer.

0 rules

37

Indefinite Pronouns

Using suffixes like -сь and -небудь. Express 'someone', 'somewhere', and 'anywhere'.

0 rules

38

Participles as Adjectives

Active and passive participles. Learn how to use verbs to describe nouns.

0 rules

39

Reported Speech

How to relay what others have said. Understand tense and pronoun shifts in indirect speech.

0 rules

40

Numbers in Cases

Declining numerals. Learn how numbers 1-1000 change according to the case system.

0 rules

41

Collective Numerals

Using 'dvoie', 'troie', etc. Master the specific grammar of groups of people or young animals.

0 rules

42

Word Formation: Prefixes

Changing verb meanings with prefixes. Explore how 'pytaty' becomes 'zapytaty' or 'perelytaty'.

0 rules

43

Word Formation: Suffixes

Creating nouns and adjectives. Learn common patterns for professions and qualities.

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B2
B2

B2 Chapters

Upper Intermediate · 2 Total Rules

You interact with fluency and spontaneity. Grammar at this level tackles advanced tenses, subjunctive mood, and nuanced sentence structures.

Advanced tenses Subjunctive mood Complex clauses
44

Advanced Verbs of Motion

Adding prefixes to motion verbs. Master the nuances of 'pryity', 'viity', and 'pereity'.

1 rules

45

Describing Actions (Gerunds)

Using adverbial participles (diyepryslivnyk). Learn to describe two actions happening simultaneously.

1 rules

46

Complex Passive Structures

Advanced passive voice with -sia and reflexive forms. Focus on formal and journalistic styles.

0 rules

47

Subjunctive Nuances

Deep dive into 'shchob' and 'aby'. Express purpose, desire, and necessity in complex clauses.

0 rules

48

Advanced Conjunctions

Using 'vnaslidok', 'nezvazhaiuchy na', and 'oskilky'. Build sophisticated logical connections.

0 rules

49

Syntactic Variation

Flexible word order for emphasis. Learn how to change the focus of a sentence without changing its meaning.

0 rules

50

Punctuation and Syntax

Mastering the comma in complex sentences. Understand the rules for separating clauses and participial phrases.

0 rules

51

Abstract Nouns and Case

Using the Genitive and Instrumental with abstract concepts. Focus on academic and professional vocabulary.

0 rules

52

Idiomatic Verb Phrases

Common phrasal expressions. Learn verbs that take specific cases or prepositions in idiomatic ways.

0 rules

53

The Particle 'Zhe'

Nuances of emphasis and contrast. Learn how small particles change the pragmatic meaning of a sentence.

0 rules

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