Ukrainian · Food & Drink

Риба

ryba

Fish

Beginnernoun

Definition

Fish — the Dnipro has always been Ukraine's great fishing river.

Example

Смажена риба дуже смачна.

Fried fish is very tasty.

Etymology

'Риба' (ryba) comes from the Proto-Slavic '*ryba', which also means 'fish'. Fish has been a staple food item in many cultures, particularly in regions with abundant water resources.

How & Where It’s Used

Ryba is frequently used in both informal and formal contexts, especially when discussing diets, recipes, or fishing.

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