slava Ukraini

English

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

Etymology

Transliteration of Ukrainian сла́ва Украї́ні! (sláva Ukrajíni!, literally “glory to Ukraine!”). A patriotic salute originating in the Ukrainian War of Independence at the end of World War I, together with its response interjection heroiam slava!.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [ˈsɫaʋɐ ʊkrɐˈjinʲi]
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Phrase

Slava Ukraini!

(neologism) A greeting and farewell indicating support for Ukraine during the Russian invasion of 2022.

Coordinate terms

heroiam slava!