No. 197 in Ukrainian
тис
"Тис" in Ukrainian means "yew," which is a type of coniferous tree or shrub.
In a sentence
Сильний тис на двері змусив їх відкритися.
Strong pressure on the door caused it to open.
The word 'тис' is used here to mean 'pressure.'
Тіс, як кущ, надав тіні від спеки.
The yew, as a bush, provided shade from the heat.
The word 'тис' here refers to 'yew,' a type of tree or bush.
Тис мені своє рішення, щоби я міг допомогти.
Give me your decision so I can assist.
In this context, 'тис' is used as an imperative form of the verb 'тиснути,' meaning 'press' or 'push.'
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