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.