Without surzhik: how to “zavazit” or “mix” correctly

27 March 2024, 14:10 | Ukraine
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Because of the war that Russia started, many Ukrainians abandoned the use of the Russian language. But they don't always use some words correctly.

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The publication NV explained whether it is correct to say “zavazhat” or “mіshati”. In the Ukrainian language there is a verb used to indicate obstacles to any action - this is “zavazhat”. Sometimes it is replaced with the word “mіshati”.

If we are talking about an obstacle, then the word “zavazhat” should be used.. The verb “mishati”, often used as a synonym for the word “zavazhat”, is also in the Ukrainian language dictionary, but it has a completely different meaning.

“Mix” can be used in the sense of mixing, mixing something with a stirrer, spoon, flipping, shaking, etc..

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Examples of using the word “zavazhat”:.

Investments are affected by incomplete legislation.

Mommy, you encourage me to do homework!

The great father's hat was pushed all the way onto his nose and was respecting him.

Examples of using the word “mishati”:.

I boiled the corn thoroughly into a strong mixture, and stirred the mamaliga with a spoon..

After adding beans, you need to mix thoroughly.



The kids didn’t even dare to cook for me, but even helped me stir the porridge with a spoon..

Ukrainian should become the main language of communication in the everyday life of Ukrainians, and by 2030, 80% of citizens will use Ukrainian both in the public environment and in everyday life. These are the target indicators of the target national-cultural program to ensure the comprehensive development and functioning of the Ukrainian language as the state language in all spheres of public life for the period until 2030.




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