All sayings (122)

All 😂 Funny literal translations 🧠 Wisdom ❤️ Relationships 💼 Work 🍺 Everyday life 😡 Anger 🐴 Animals 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 🇺🇦 Ukrainian culture 🥊 Street expressions 🔥 Things Ukrainians say
🐴 Animals · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Don't chase the horses. “Don't chase the horses.” Не жени коней. What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Don't climb into hell ahead of your father. “Don't climb into hell ahead of your father.” Не лізь поперед батька в пекло. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: The woman is off the cart — the mare has it easier. “The woman is off the cart — the mare has it easier.” Баба з возу — кобилі легше. What it actually means → 💼 Work · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: The wolf is fed by its legs. “The wolf is fed by its legs.” Вовка ноги годують. What it actually means → 🐴 Animals · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: No matter how much you feed the wolf, he still looks at the forest. “No matter how much you feed the wolf, he still looks at the forest.” Скільки вовка не годуй, а він у ліс дивиться. What it actually means → 🐴 Animals · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Like milk from a male goat. “Like milk from a male goat.” Як з козла молока. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: He bought a cat in a sack. “He bought a cat in a sack.” Купив кота в мішку. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: You don't look into the teeth of a gifted horse. “You don't look into the teeth of a gifted horse.” Дарованому коневі в зуби не заглядають. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Every sandpiper praises its own swamp. “Every sandpiper praises its own swamp.” Кожен кулик своє болото хвалить. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Chicks are counted in the autumn. “Chicks are counted in the autumn.” Курчат по осені рахують. What it actually means → 🐴 Animals · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: A bear stepped on his ear. “A bear stepped on his ear.” Ведмідь на вухо наступив. What it actually means → 💼 Work · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: They let the goat into the vegetable garden. “They let the goat into the vegetable garden.” Пустили козла в город. What it actually means → 🐴 Animals · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: A wolf in sheep's hide. “A wolf in sheep's hide.” Вовк в овечій шкурі. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Don't say 'hop' until you have jumped over. “Don't say 'hop' until you have jumped over.” Не кажи «гоп», поки не перескочиш. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Measure seven times, cut once. “Measure seven times, cut once.” Сім раз відміряй, а раз відріж. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: What you sow is what you will reap. “What you sow is what you will reap.” Що посієш, те й пожнеш. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Quiet water tears down dams. “Quiet water tears down dams.” Тиха вода греблі рве. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: An empty barrel rumbles louder. “An empty barrel rumbles louder.” Порожня бочка гучніше гримить. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Not everything that shines is gold. “Not everything that shines is gold.” Не все те золото, що блищить. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Fear has big eyes. “Fear has big eyes.” У страху великі очі. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: What is written with a pen cannot be chopped out even with an axe. “What is written with a pen cannot be chopped out even with an axe.” Що написано пером, того не вирубаєш і сокирою. What it actually means → 💼 Work · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: It isn't saints who mould the pots. “It isn't saints who mould the pots.” Не святі горшки ліплять. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: To the one who gets up early, God gives. “To the one who gets up early, God gives.” Хто рано встає, тому Бог дає. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: A spoon of tar in a barrel of honey. “A spoon of tar in a barrel of honey.” Ложка дьогтю в бочці меду. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: God protects the one who protects himself. “God protects the one who protects himself.” Береженого Бог береже. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Don't wake trouble while it is quiet. “Don't wake trouble while it is quiet.” Не буди лихо, поки воно тихо. What it actually means → 🇺🇦 Ukrainian culture · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: The tongue will lead you to Kyiv. “The tongue will lead you to Kyiv.” Язик до Києва доведе. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: If you hurry, you will make people laugh. “If you hurry, you will make people laugh.” Поспішиш — людей насмішиш. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Better a titmouse in your hands than a crane in the sky. “Better a titmouse in your hands than a crane in the sky.” Краще синиця в руках, ніж журавель у небі. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: One head is good, but two are better. “One head is good, but two are better.” Одна голова добре, а дві краще. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Water sharpens stone. “Water sharpens stone.” Вода камінь точить. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: The eye sees far, but the mind sees further. “The eye sees far, but the mind sees further.” Око бачить далеко, а розум ще далі. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Live an age — study an age. “Live an age — study an age.” Вік живи — вік учись. What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: The apple falls not far from the apple tree. “The apple falls not far from the apple tree.” Яблуко від яблуні недалеко падає. What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Whatever the mother is, so is the daughter. “Whatever the mother is, so is the daughter.” Яка мати, така й дочка. What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Where there are many nannies, the child is without an eye. “Where there are many nannies, the child is without an eye.” Де багато няньок, там дитина без ока. What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: A mother's prayer will reach you from the bottom of the sea. “A mother's prayer will reach you from the bottom of the sea.” Материнська молитва з дна моря дістане. What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: In a family there is always a freak. “In a family there is always a freak.” У сім'ї не без виродка. What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Whatever the father is, so is the son. “Whatever the father is, so is the son.” Який батько, такий син. What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Someone else's house is worse than an executioner. “Someone else's house is worse than an executioner.” Чужа хата гірше ката. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Love is evil — you'll even fall in love with a goat. “Love is evil — you'll even fall in love with a goat.” Любов зла — полюбиш і козла. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: By force you will not be lovely. “By force you will not be lovely.” Насильно милим не будеш. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Sweethearts quarrelled — they only amused themselves. “Sweethearts quarrelled — they only amused themselves.” Милі посварились — тільки потішились. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Whoever you go around with, you'll pick things up from. “Whoever you go around with, you'll pick things up from.” З ким поведешся, від того й наберешся. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Old love does not rust. “Old love does not rust.” Стара любов не іржавіє. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: You cannot give orders to the heart. “You cannot give orders to the heart.” Серцю не накажеш. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: A friend is not the one who spreads honey on you, but the one who tells you the truth. “A friend is not the one who spreads honey on you, but the one who tells you the truth.” Не той друг, хто медом маже, а той, хто правду каже. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Friends are recognised in misfortune. “Friends are recognised in misfortune.” Друзі пізнаються в біді. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Whoever loves someone also pulls their hair. “Whoever loves someone also pulls their hair.” Хто кого любить, той того й чубить. What it actually means → 💼 Work · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Work is not a wolf, it will not run away into the forest. “Work is not a wolf, it will not run away into the forest.” Робота не вовк, у ліс не втече. What it actually means → 💼 Work · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Without labour there is no fruit. “Without labour there is no fruit.” Без труда нема плода. What it actually means → 💼 Work · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: You cooked the porridge — now slurp it yourself. “You cooked the porridge — now slurp it yourself.” Заварив кашу — сам і розсьорбуй. What it actually means → 💼 Work · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: The task is afraid of the master. “The task is afraid of the master.” Діло майстра боїться. What it actually means → 💼 Work · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: If you've taken hold of the harness strap, don't say you're not strong. “If you've taken hold of the harness strap, don't say you're not strong.” Взявся за гуж — не кажи, що не дуж. What it actually means → 💼 Work · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Forge the iron while it is hot. “Forge the iron while it is hot.” Куй залізо, поки гаряче. What it actually means → 💼 Work · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Money loves counting. “Money loves counting.” Гроші люблять лік. What it actually means → 💼 Work · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: As long as there's a neck, a yoke will be found for it. “As long as there's a neck, a yoke will be found for it.” Аби шия була, а ярмо знайдеться. What it actually means → 💼 Work · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: The one who pulls the cart is the one who gets whipped. “The one who pulls the cart is the one who gets whipped.” Хто везе, того й поганяють. What it actually means → 🐴 Animals · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: A pig will find mud anywhere. “A pig will find mud anywhere.” Свиня скрізь болото знайде. What it actually means → 🐴 Animals · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: They're shoeing the horse, and the frog sticks out its paw too. “They're shoeing the horse, and the frog sticks out its paw too.” Коня кують, а жаба лапу підставляє. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: Stupid salo without bread. “Stupid salo without bread.” Дурне сало без хліба. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: Hunger is not an aunt. “Hunger is not an aunt.” Голод не тітка. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: Money for the fish again. “Money for the fish again.” Знову за рибу гроші. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: My house is on the edge of the village — I know nothing. “My house is on the edge of the village — I know nothing.” Моя хата скраю — нічого не знаю. What it actually means → 🇺🇦 Ukrainian culture · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: A guest into the house — God into the house. “A guest into the house — God into the house.” Гість у хату — Бог у хату. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: The old woman had no troubles, so she bought a piglet. “The old woman had no troubles, so she bought a piglet.” Не мала баба клопоту, та купила порося. What it actually means → 🇺🇦 Ukrainian culture · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: Whatever the house is rich in, it is glad to give. “Whatever the house is rich in, it is glad to give.” Чим хата багата, тим і рада. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: What fell off the cart is lost. “What fell off the cart is lost.” Що з воза впало, те пропало. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: He has seven Fridays in a week. “He has seven Fridays in a week.” У нього сім п'ятниць на тиждень. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Appetite comes while eating. “Appetite comes while eating.” Апетит приходить під час їжі. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: Don't whistle — there will be no money. “Don't whistle — there will be no money.” Не свисти — грошей не буде. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Whichever cow might moo, yours should stay silent. “Whichever cow might moo, yours should stay silent.” Чия б корова мукала, а твоя б мовчала. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: There's elderberry in the garden, and an uncle in Kyiv. “There's elderberry in the garden, and an uncle in Kyiv.” На городі бузина, а в Києві дядько. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Don't stick your nose into someone else's millet. “Don't stick your nose into someone else's millet.” Не сунь носа до чужого проса. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Keep your tongue behind your teeth. “Keep your tongue behind your teeth.” Тримай язик за зубами. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: From a big cloud, a small rain. “From a big cloud, a small rain.” З великої хмари малий дощ. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: As if he broke off his chain. “As if he broke off his chain.” Наче з ланцюга зірвався. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Don't fog up my head. “Don't fog up my head.” Не мороч мені голову. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: May a fit take you! “May a fit take you!” Хай тобі грець! What it actually means → 😡 Anger · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Go under three devils! “Go under three devils!” Іди під три чорти! What it actually means → 🇺🇦 Ukrainian culture · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: Where there are two Ukrainians, there are three hetmans. “Where there are two Ukrainians, there are three hetmans.” Де два українці, там три гетьмани. What it actually means → 🇺🇦 Ukrainian culture · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: The Cossack line will never run out. “The Cossack line will never run out.” Козацькому роду нема переводу. What it actually means → 🇺🇦 Ukrainian culture · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: Endure, Cossack, and you will become a chieftain. “Endure, Cossack, and you will become a chieftain.” Терпи, козаче, отаманом будеш. What it actually means → 🇺🇦 Ukrainian culture · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Roasted pigeons do not fly into your mouth. “Roasted pigeons do not fly into your mouth.” Печені голуби не летять до губи. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Did you fall out of an oak tree? “Did you fall out of an oak tree?” Ти що, з дуба впав? What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: For him the sea is knee-deep. “For him the sea is knee-deep.” Йому море по коліна. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: You could sharpen a stake on his head. “You could sharpen a stake on his head.” Хоч кіл на голові теши. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: To give a pumpkin. “To give a pumpkin.” Дати гарбуза. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: To show someone where the crayfish spend the winter. “To show someone where the crayfish spend the winter.” Показати, де раки зимують. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: To beat baydyky. “To beat baydyky.” Бити байдики. What it actually means → 🔥 Things Ukrainians say · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: Hold your tail like a bublyk! “Hold your tail like a bublyk!” Тримай хвіст бубликом! What it actually means → 🔥 Things Ukrainians say · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Give it, God! “Give it, God!” Дай Боже! What it actually means → 🔥 Things Ukrainians say · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: May God have mercy! “May God have mercy!” Хай Бог милує! What it actually means → 🔥 Things Ukrainians say · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: May I live like that! “May I live like that!” Щоб я так жив! What it actually means → 🔥 Things Ukrainians say · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: To hang noodles on someone's ears. “To hang noodles on someone's ears.” Вішати локшину на вуха. What it actually means → 🐴 Animals · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: When there are no fish, a crayfish is a fish too. “When there are no fish, a crayfish is a fish too.” На безриб'ї і рак риба. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: The devil is not as terrible as he is painted. “The devil is not as terrible as he is painted.” Не такий страшний чорт, як його малюють. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Where it is thin, that is where it tears. “Where it is thin, that is where it tears.” Де тонко, там і рветься. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: A naked man is not afraid of robbery. “A naked man is not afraid of robbery.” Голому розбій не страшний. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: To lead someone out onto clean water. “To lead someone out onto clean water.” Вивести на чисту воду. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: He jumped out like Pylyp out of the hemp. “He jumped out like Pylyp out of the hemp.” Вискочив, як Пилип з конопель. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: The old woman remembered how she was a girl. “The old woman remembered how she was a girl.” Згадала баба, як дівкою була. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: A word is not a sparrow: it flies out and you will not catch it. “A word is not a sparrow: it flies out and you will not catch it.” Слово — не горобець: вилетить — не спіймаєш. What it actually means → 💼 Work · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Eggs do not teach the hen. “Eggs do not teach the hen.” Яйця курку не вчать. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: A fool grows rich by thinking. “A fool grows rich by thinking.” Дурень багатіє думкою. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: The frog fucked the viper. “The frog f***ed the viper.” 🔞 Їбала жаба гадюку. What it actually means → 🥊 Street expressions · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: I am not a dick from the mountain to you. “I am not a d*** from the mountain to you.” 🔞 Я тобі не хуй з гори. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: To fear the wolf is not to go into the forest. “To fear the wolf is not to go into the forest.” Вовка боятися — в ліс не ходити. What it actually means → 🔥 Things Ukrainians say · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: When the crayfish whistles on the mountain. “When the crayfish whistles on the mountain.” Коли рак на горі свисне. What it actually means → 😡 Anger · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: May your road be a tablecloth. “May your road be a tablecloth.” Скатертиною дорога. What it actually means → 💼 Work · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Blood from the nose, but it must be done. “Blood from the nose, but it must be done.” Кров з носа, а треба. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: The hole from the bagel. “The hole from the bagel.” Дірка від бублика. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · cultural Illustration of the literal translation: At forty-five, the woman is a berry again. “At forty-five, the woman is a berry again.” У сорок п'ять — баба ягідка знову. What it actually means → 💼 Work · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: Underwater stones. “Underwater stones.” Підводні камені. What it actually means → 🍺 Everyday life · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Like poultices for a dead man. “Like poultices for a dead man.” Як мертвому припарки. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Trouble has come — open the gates. “Trouble has come — open the gates.” Прийшла біда — відчиняй ворота. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: One in the field is not a warrior. “One in the field is not a warrior.” Один у полі не воїн. What it actually means → 🧠 Wisdom · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: A word is silver, and silence is gold. “A word is silver, and silence is gold.” Слово — срібло, а мовчання — золото. What it actually means → 💼 Work · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: To pour from the empty into the hollow. “To pour from the empty into the hollow.” З пустого в порожнє переливати. What it actually means → ❤️ Relationships · intermediate Illustration of the literal translation: Don't spit into the well — you will have to drink the water. “Don't spit into the well — you will have to drink the water.” Не плюй у криницю — доведеться води напитися. What it actually means → 🔥 Things Ukrainians say · beginner Illustration of the literal translation: How many summers, how many winters! “How many summers, how many winters!” Скільки літ, скільки зим! What it actually means → 👨‍👩‍👧 Family · advanced Illustration of the literal translation: Whoever laid it, the daughter-in-law is guilty. “Whoever laid it, the daughter-in-law is guilty.” Хто б не наклав, а невістка винна. What it actually means →