Ukrainian · Travel & Places
Квартира
kvartyra
Apartment
Beginnernoun
Definition
An apartment — most urban Ukrainians live in Soviet-era bloks.
Example
Ми живемо у квартирі на третьому поверсі.
We live in an apartment on the third floor.
Etymology
'Квартира' (kvartyra) comes from the Latin 'quadratum', referring to a space or area. It has evolved in modern usage to signify an apartment.
How & Where It’s Used
Kvartyra is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in real estate and daily conversations about living arrangements.