🇺🇦 Ukrainian phrases

How to Say "Hurry up" in Ukrainian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Поспішай
"Hurry up" in Ukrainian · say it like poh-spee-shai

The most natural way to say "Hurry up" in Ukrainian is Поспішай. 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

Швидше
used in casual contexts to urge someone to be faster
Поспішайте
a more formal or plural form

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to act quickly. It is common in everyday conversations, especially when time is of the essence. It can be used with friends, family, or in more urgent situations.

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Examples in Ukrainian

UkrainianEnglish
Поспішай, ми запізнюємося!Hurry up, we are running late!
Поспішай, поки не закрили магазин.Hurry up before the store closes.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'поспішити', which means to hasten something rather than urging someone to hurry.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Поспішай, 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

When should I use 'поспішай'?

Use 'поспішай' when you want to encourage someone to speed up their actions.

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