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Family names and vocatives

Understand name forms and learn how Ukrainian changes words when someone is addressed directly.

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Family and relationshipsA13 minOne person, several name formsLearn why Катерина, Катя, and Катруся can refer to the same person without being interchangeable in every relationship.Як до вас звертатися?How should I address you?Family and relationshipsA13 minCall the person, change the wordTurn a declension rule into a relationship skill: hear the moment a family word becomes direct address.Мамо, де мої ключі?Mom, where are my keys?