No. 235 in Ukrainian
мати
The Ukrainian word "мати" means "mother" or "to have," depending on context.
In a sentence
Я маю книгу.
I have a book.
In this sentence, 'мати' means 'to have', indicating possession.
Мати працює вчителем.
Mother works as a teacher.
Here, 'мати' refers to 'mother', indicating a familial relationship.
Не мати часу означає бути зайнятим.
Not having time means being busy.
In this context, 'мати' (in its negative form) denotes the lack of possession, specifically of time in this sentence.
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