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Paula Sims

(877 posts)
Wed Apr 13, 2022, 08:16 PM Apr 2022

Question for Ukrainian speakers: how to respond when greeted with "Слава Україні"?

I have a question on how to respond when greeted with "Слава Україні". (Glory to Ukraine -- the way Ukrainians greet each other in these times).

Is the proper response "Слава Героям" (Glory to the heroes) or "Героям Слава" (For the heroes, glory)

Thank you

PS: Since getting this mask with N95 filter, I get lots of greeting from people in stores and on the street

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Question for Ukrainian speakers: how to respond when greeted with "Слава Україні"? (Original Post) Paula Sims Apr 2022 OP
Героям Слава is fine. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #1
Given the time of year, Igel Apr 2022 #2
snark.. n/t Paula Sims Apr 2022 #3

Igel

(35,350 posts)
2. Given the time of year,
Wed Apr 13, 2022, 08:56 PM
Apr 2022

My snarky response would be, "Vostinno slava."

Why?

After Easter, the first greeting is "Khristos voskres!" (Christ is risen!&quot The response is, "Vostinno voskres." "He truly is risen!"

What native speakers say ... No clue.

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