🇺🇦 Ukrainian phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Ukrainian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ви говорите англійською?
"Do you speak English?" in Ukrainian · say it like vee ho-vo-ree-teh ahn-hlee-s-koh-yoo

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Ukrainian is Ви говорите англійською?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Ти говориш англійською?
Use this in informal situations with friends.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is polite and appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Make sure to use the formal 'Ви' when addressing someone you don't know well or in a professional context.

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Examples in Ukrainian

UkrainianEnglish
Ви говорите англійською?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'говорити' with 'говориш', which changes the formality of the question.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask this question?

Yes, it is a polite way to inquire about someone's language skills.

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