No. 444 in Ukrainian
триває
"Триває" means "continues" or "is ongoing."
In a sentence
Подорож триває вже кілька днів.
The journey has been ongoing for several days.
Here, 'триває' refers to a process or activity that is continuing or persisting over a period of time.
Я не можу зараз говорити, бо зустріч триває.
I cannot talk right now because the meeting is ongoing.
In this sentence, 'триває' indicates that the meeting is currently happening at the moment.
Ця проблема триває роками без вирішення.
This problem has been persisting for years without a solution.
'Триває' in this context implies the persistence or sustainment of something undesirable or unresolved over time.
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