Ukrainian · Daily Life
Вікно
vikno
Window
Beginnernoun
Definition
A window.
Example
Відчини вікно, будь ласка.
Open the window, please.
Etymology
The Ukrainian word 'вікно' (vikno) derives from the Old East Slavic word 'вѣкно' (věkno), which means 'window' or 'opening.' This word has maintained its form through historical developments in the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Вікно' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in informal registers. It is relevant in everyday conversation regarding architecture and home settings across all Ukrainian-speaking regions.