ласкаво просимо

Ukrainian

Ukrainian phrasebook

This entry is part of the phrasebook project, which presents criteria for inclusion based on utility, simplicity and commonness. For other Ukrainian entries on this topic, see Greetings.

Etymology

Literally, “We kindly invite”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ɫɐˈskawɔ ˈprɔsemɔ]

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Phrase

ласка́во про́симо • (laskávo prósymo)

1. Greeting given upon someone's arrival: welcome

   Ласка́во про́симо до на́шого до́му! ― Laskávo prósymo do nášoho dómu! ― Welcome to our home!

   Ласка́во про́симо до пе́кла. ― Laskávo prósymo do pékla. ― Welcome to hell.

Usage notes

The greeting is offered on behalf of more than one person (hence the first-person plural form про́симо (prósymo)).

Derived terms

• ласка́во про́симо додо́му (laskávo prósymo dodómu)