Ukrainian · Common Verbs
Їсти
yisty
To eat
Beginnerverb
Definition
To eat.
Example
Що ти їси?
What are you eating?
Etymology
'Їсти' means 'to eat', originating from the Proto-Slavic word '*jesti'. Its use reflects fundamental human activity and social practice.
How & Where It’s Used
It is widely used in everyday speech across all regions of Ukraine and in both formal and informal contexts.