No. 52 in Ukrainian
україна
"Україна" in English means "Ukraine," which is a country in Eastern Europe.
In a sentence
Україна є незалежною державою у Східній Європі.
Ukraine is an independent country in Eastern Europe.
Here, 'Україна' is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of the country.
Молодь повинна тримати майбутнє України у своїх руках.
Youth should hold the future of Ukraine in their hands.
In this sentence, 'України' is in the genitive case, indicating possession.
Ми всі повинні працювати на благо нашої України.
We all should work for the benefit of our Ukraine.
Here, 'України' is also in the genitive case due to its connection to 'нашої' (our), showing possession or belonging.
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