No. 867 in Ukrainian
будьте
"Будьте" means "be" (formal or plural imperative).
In a sentence
Будьте уважними на дорозі.
Be attentive on the road.
Here 'будьте' serves as a polite imperative form of 'to be', addressing a plural or formal audience.
Будьте так добрі, передайте мені сіль.
Please be kind enough to pass me the salt.
'Будьте' conveys a polite request or expression of goodwill in this context.
Якщо ви не зайняті, будьте нашими гостями сьогодні ввечері.
If you are not busy, be our guests tonight.
'Будьте' is used as an invitation or encouragement, synonymous with 'feel free to be' our guests.
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