Ukrainian · Culture & Society
Свято
svyato
Holiday; celebration
Beginnernoun
Definition
A holiday or festival.
Example
Різдво — улюблене свято.
Christmas is a favorite holiday.
Etymology
'Свято' means 'holiday' or 'celebration', coming from the ancient Slavic root denoting sacredness or festivity. Its significance has evolved to denote various national and religious holidays.
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in both spoken and written forms during various celebrations and holidays throughout Ukraine, in both formal and informal settings.