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Ukrainian vocabulary —
the most useful words in context

For daily life, family, work, and everyone learning Ukrainian to connect with loved ones, colleagues, and community in Europe. Focus on the most common 1000 words and real conversational examples. Free to start.

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Why focus on these 1000 words?

Ukrainian is spoken by over 40 million people and is an East Slavic language with a rich cultural heritage. Instead of memorizing complex grammar charts, start with the words you will actually hear in daily conversations.

Focusing on the most frequent vocabulary allows you to understand basic conversations, signs, and messages quickly.

We selected 1000 of the most essential daily words with simple sentences to get you reading and speaking without the usual overwhelm.

Where you will use Ukrainian

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Community & connections

  • •Connect with Ukrainian colleagues
  • •Support newcomer families
  • •Understand news and social media
  • •Talk with friends and neighbors
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Work & cooperation

  • •Communicate in multicultural teams
  • •Understand work messages
  • •Welcome Ukrainian clients
  • •Build professional ties
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Family & daily life

  • •Talk with heritage family members
  • •Understand songs and literature
  • •Help children with bilingual life
  • •Share everyday moments

Just for Fun

Idiom of the Day

Байдики бити

[bɐjˈdɪkɪ ˈbɪtɪ]

Literal translation: "To beat idle sticks"

What it means: To loaf about and do nothing useful.

Example

"Замість готуватися до іспиту, він цілий тиждень байдики бив."

Instead of studying for the exam, he loafed about all week.

Tongue Twister

Can you repeat it?

Ішов Прокіп, кипів окріп, прийшов Прокіп — кипить окріп, як при Прокопові, так і при Прокопові.

Prokip walked, the boiling water boiled; Prokip came and it still boils, with Prokip as without him.

How it works

A proven method to fluency in three simple steps.

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1. Top 1000 Words

We focus exclusively on the high-frequency vocabulary that makes up 80% of daily conversations.

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2. Spaced Repetition

Our smart algorithm calculates the perfect time for you to review each word, moving it to long-term memory.

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3. Practice with AI

Apply your vocabulary in real-world scenarios through interactive, voice-based conversations with our AI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We focus on the 1000 most frequently used words in the language, which make up about 80% of everyday conversations. By mastering these first, you can start communicating much faster.
Spaced Repetition System (SRS) calculates the perfect time for you to review a word just before you forget it. This moves vocabulary from short-term to long-term memory efficiently.
Yes! The core learning experience, including the 1000 words and basic SRS, is free. An optional PRO plan adds unlimited AI features, unlimited voice practice and removes ads.
Yes, you can try it as a guest. Your progress will be saved locally on your device. However, creating an account lets you save your progress in the cloud and use it across devices.
While fluency depends on many factors, mastering the core 1000 words usually takes 1-3 months of consistent daily practice (15-20 mins/day), giving you a solid conversational foundation.
Instead of random sentences and gamified translation, we focus strictly on high-frequency vocabulary, spaced repetition, and real-time AI conversation practice.
Yes, an internet connection is required to sync your progress and use the AI pronunciation and conversation features.
Absolutely! TheLernen is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your home screen and use it just like a native app.
PRO unlocks unlimited AI conversational scenarios, smart grammar explanations, and removes daily limits on speaking exercises. It's great if you want to practice speaking intensely.
When you struggle with a word or grammar concept, our AI tutor provides context-aware, tailored explanations, just like a human teacher would.

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