🇺🇦 Ukrainian phrases

How to Say "House" in Ukrainian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
будинок
"House" in Ukrainian · say it like boo-dee-nok

The most natural way to say "House" in Ukrainian is будинок. 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

дім
more casual and commonly used in everyday speech
житло
more formal, often used in legal or official contexts

When to use it

Use 'будинок' when referring to a house in a general or formal context. 'Дім' is used in everyday conversation. 'Житло' is appropriate in legal documents or discussions about housing.

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Examples in Ukrainian

UkrainianEnglish
Цей будинок дуже великий.This house is very big.
Ми живемо в старому домі.We live in an old house.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'будинок' with 'квартира', which means 'apartment'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear будинок, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Ukrainian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'будинок' and 'дім'?

'Будинок' refers to a building, while 'дім' is more about the concept of home.

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