а
/[a]/
Ukrainiancharacterconjparticleintj
Definitions
- 1.The first letter of the Ukrainian alphabet, called а (a), and written in the Cyrillic script.
- 2.and, and yet, but
Не він, а вона.
Ne vin, a vona. — Not he, but she.
- 3.interrogative particle: introduces a question
А то для чого?
A to dlja čoho? — And why so?
А як же?
A jak že? — But how?, By what means?
- 4.ah!, oh!, oh well
Synonyms & related words
Etymology
See Translingual section.
Forms
- aromanization
- Аuppercase