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а

/[a]/
Ukrainiancharacterconjparticleintj

Definitions

  1. 1.
    The first letter of the Ukrainian alphabet, called а (a), and written in the Cyrillic script.
  2. 2.
    and, and yet, but
    • Не він, а вона.

      Ne vin, a vona.Not he, but she.

  3. 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. 4.
    ah!, oh!, oh well

Synonyms & related words

Related words (10)

Etymology

See Translingual section.

Forms

  • aromanization
  • Аuppercase

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