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Будь ласка
Будь ласка serves double duty: it means both "please" (when asking for something) and "you're welcome" (in response to дякую). Literally it means "be kind" or "be gracious." One of the first phrases every Ukrainian learner needs.
Examples in context
Будь ласка, візьміть ці документи на підпис.
Please take these documents for signature.
Передайте мені сіль, будь ласка.
Pass me the salt, please.
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