Ukrainian · Common Verbs

Їсти

yisty

To eat

Beginnerverb

Definition

To eat.

Example

Що ти їси?

What are you eating?

Etymology

'Їсти' means 'to eat', originating from the Proto-Slavic word '*jesti'. Its use reflects fundamental human activity and social practice.

How & Where It’s Used

It is widely used in everyday speech across all regions of Ukraine and in both formal and informal contexts.

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