Ukrainian · Nature & Environment
Зірка
zirka
Star
Beginnernoun
Definition
A star — and a popular Ukrainian girl's name.
Example
Зірки горять у небі.
Stars burn in the sky.
Etymology
The noun 'зірка' (zirka) derives from the Proto-Slavic *zvězda, which translates as 'star.' The term has consistently represented celestial bodies throughout linguistic history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Зірка' is utilized in both informal and formal contexts, frequently appearing in everyday language, poetry, and literature.