Ucraina
/uˈkra.i.na/proper noun★Beginner
geographical
A country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, and the Black Sea.
Kiev è la capitale dell'Ucraina.
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine.
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The official name in Ukrainian is Україна (Ukrayina).
Collocations
guerra in Ucrainawar in Ukrainecrisi ucrainaUkrainian crisis
💡Pro Tip
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Ucraina' as it is a proper noun.
📖Word Origin
From the Ukrainian name Україна (Ukrayina), derived from the Old East Slavic name for the region, Украина (Ukraina), meaning 'borderland' or 'frontier land'.
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, the name is capitalized and refers specifically to the country. The term is often used in news and political contexts.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese