I'm learning українська

приїжджати — meaning in English: come

pryizhdzhaty · Learn this word with quizzes, examples and more on Maspeak.

Guess the translation for come
обирати
obyra ty
порядок
poryadok
мудрість
mudristʹ
відповідальність
vidpovidal'nist'
приїжджати
pryizhdzhaty
Skip this question   
🎓
Learn Ukrainian for free
Quizzes, examples, audio & daily challenges. No password needed — just your email.
Start learning →
Already have an account? Log in
neutral common
Usage
Native speakers use the word 'приїжджати' when talking about someone arriving at a location. For instance, you might hear it during family gatherings when discussing when relatives will 'приїжджати' for a holiday celebration. It's also common in informal conversations, like coordinating plans with friends about which restaurant they should 'приїжджати' to meet up.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'приходити,' which means 'to come' but is more often used when referring to arriving on foot or at a location. You would choose 'приїжджати' when discussing someone arriving by vehicle, emphasizing the method of arrival.
Culture
'Приїжджати' has roots in the Old East Slavic word 'їхати,' which means 'to go.' Over time, the prefix 'при-' was added to indicate arrival. This word reflects the importance of hospitality in Ukrainian culture, where welcoming guests is often considered a significant social obligation.
FAQ
Q.What is the meaning of приїжджати in English?
'Приїжджати' means 'to come' in English, specifically in the sense of arriving at a place, often by vehicle.
Q.How do you conjugate приїжджати?
'Приїжджати' is an imperfective verb. In the present tense, you would say 'я приїжджаю' (I come), 'ти приїжджаєш' (you come), and 'вони приїжджають' (they come).
Q.Is there a difference between приїжджати and приходити?
'Приїжджати' focuses on arriving by vehicle, while 'приходити' generally refers to arriving on foot. Use 'приїжджати' when discussing travel by car or transport.
Learn ukrainian with Maspeak →
Ukrainian Vocabulary