Central and Eastern Europe Vocabulary - Ukraine

inspiring wonder or delight, as if possessing enchanting qualities

extremely interesting or captivating

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

an area of scenery visible in a single view

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

to manage to go through a difficulty without many consequences

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

to feel a strong sense of happiness and satisfaction because of someone's achievements or something's qualities

to control and be in charge of a country

the state of being free from the control of others

to break up and stop functioning as a unit

a way or means to achieve something

the ability to recover from difficult situations

to regain health after an illness or become successful again after facing difficulties

used for saying that when a situation becomes more difficult, tough people increase their effort in order to succeed

having a gently rising and falling surface with many small hills

a vast area of flat land

to be situated or established in a particular place

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

a set of values, rules, standards, and principles typical to a person or group

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

to be located in a certain direction from a specific point

to gather in a group

a quality or trait that attracts others and creates a positive impression

a geographic region serving as the principal source of grain

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival

the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock

to stay focused on a goal and avoid distractions

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

to be existing or present for a period of time

to start doing something with a level of enthusiasm that leads one to make progress with great speed

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

to follow an old-fashioned method or example because it is effective or wise

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

providing essential nutrients

a vegetable with a round dark red root that is used in cooking or producing sugar

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

a small measure (usually of food)

a light cream that is produced from regular cream and lactic acid bacteria

throughout the entire year, without any interruption

a dish consisting of small balls of dough that can be baked, fried, or boiled, served with meat

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

a combination of ingredients used as a filling for pastries, sandwiches, and other food items

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

to try harder than what is expected

to remain united or connected as a group, especially in difficult situations

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

a passage or entrance beneath an arch

two people who are married or having a romantic relationship

to become a reality or be realized, typically in reference to a previously hoped for or desired outcome