Ukrainian · Nature & Environment

Небо

nebo

Sky; heaven

Beginnernoun

Definition

The sky and heaven — blue and gold like the Ukrainian flag.

Example

Небо синє, поле жовте — то Україна.

Sky is blue, the field is golden — that is Ukraine.

Etymology

The word 'небо' (nebo) originates from the Proto-Slavic *nebo, meaning 'sky' or 'heaven,' maintaining its significance in the language over centuries.

How & Where It’s Used

'Небо' is commonly used across both spoken and written forms, applicable in various contexts from everyday conversation to literary depictions of nature.

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