Ukrainian · Family & People
Дочка
dochka
Daughter
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female child.
Example
Моя дочка любить малювати.
My daughter loves to draw.
Etymology
'Дочка' (dochka) comes from the Proto-Slavic '*dočьka', meaning 'daughter'. The term illustrates a tender relationship between parents and daughters within Ukrainian culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Дочка' is mainly used informally in spoken language but also appears in literary and written forms, recognized and understood throughout various regions.
Literary Heritage
The word has been used in many Ukrainian folk songs, highlighting the bond between parents and their daughters.