"Snowfinches" are found only in Russia. What is the Ukrainian name for this winter bird?
After three years of full-scale war, an increasing number of Ukrainians have consciously switched to the Ukrainian language. However, it turns out that some words still pose difficulties — for instance, many do not know how to say "bullfinch" in Ukrainian.
"Telegraph" will provide more details, along with examples of how to use this word.
In Ukrainian, the bird "bullfinch" is called "снігур." This name beautifully illustrates the bird's connection to the winter season, as these bright birds appear in our regions during winter.
Correct Forms of Conjugation
- Nominative: снігур
- Genitive: снігура
- Dative: снігурові (снігуру)
- Accusative: снігура
- Instrumental: снігуром
- Locative: на/у снігурові (снігурі)
- Vocative: снігуре
Examples of Usage in Sentences
- "On the snowy branch sat two bullfinches with bright red breasts."
- "Every winter, I feed the bullfinches."
- "The little bullfinch boldly hopped across the windowsill, searching for it."
- "The photographer captured a wonderful shot of a bullfinch against the backdrop of white snow."
- "The children watched with curiosity as a flock of bullfinches arrived at the feeder."
- "The bright bullfinch became the main character of the winter photoshoot."
- "Many folk signs about the weather are associated with the bullfinch."
- "On the Christmas card, the artist painted a bullfinch on a snowy branch."
The scientific name is Pyrrhula pyrrhula. Males have a scarlet cap, while females are brownish-gray. In Ukraine, bullfinches typically appear in winter. These birds are a popular symbol of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Bullfinches are frequently mentioned in Ukrainian poetry and prose as symbols of winter and Christmas festivities. Their vivid appearance and connection to the winter season have made them beloved characters in children's poems and stories.
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