по-людськи

decently; like a normal human being

Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation

/pɔ ˈlʲudʲsʲkɪ/

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Cultural Note

A very Ukrainian everyday expression that appeals to basic decency, warmth, and normal respectful behavior.

📝 Example Sentences

Можна ж було по-людськи все пояснити.

You could have explained everything decently.

Вони по-людськи прийняли нас у себе вдома.

They welcomed us into their home in a very decent, human way.

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