Say goodbye to these surzhyks forever: these 19 Ukrainian words will change your language

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Surzhika is firmly rooted in our language, but getting rid of it is quite possible. You need to choose Ukrainian equivalents and gradually use them in everyday speech.

These 19 Ukrainian words will help make the language cleaner, more natural and melodious.

Surzhika not only distorts the language, but also prevents you from understanding its richness and beauty. Due to the habit of using the wrong words or expressions, we lose the opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in the harmony of the Ukrainian word.

We have selected 19 words that should be replaced with Ukrainian equivalents:

The biggest – the biggest, the biggest

Coincidence – coincidence

In installments – on payments

Take an exam – take an exam

Under the open sky – in the open air

During – during, during

Since – because, since

Educational – educational

Insoles – insoles

More than a hundred – over a hundred, more than a hundred

Take part – take part

Turn on/off the light – turn on/off the light

Cancel – cancel

Order – order

I apologize – excuse me, forgive

Relationship – relationship, relationship

On account – regarding

Next – next

At least – at least