Spreading Cheer: Famous Holiday Movie Lines in Ukrainian
In Ukraine, just like in many other parts of the world, people enjoy watching holiday movies every year. These films are filled with unforgettable moments, and their famous quotes have become a part of holiday traditions.
Here are some of the best-loved holiday movie lines, along with their Ukrainian translations:
1. The Family Stone (2005)
“You’re not just a guest, you’re family.”
Transliteration: “Ty ne prosto hist, ty — rodyna.”
Ukrainian Translation: “Ти не просто гість, ти — родина.”
2. A Christmas Carol (2009)
“God bless us, every one!”
Transliteration: “Bozhe, blagoslovy nas usikh!”
Ukrainian Translation: “Боже, благослови нас усіх!”
3. The Grinch (2000)
“You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.”
Transliteration: “Ty zlyi, mister Grinch.”
Ukrainian Translation: “Ти злий, містер Грінч.”
4. The Polar Express (2004)
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”
Transliteration: “Bachyty — tce viryty, ale inkoly nayrealiishni rechi v sviti — tce ti, yaki my ne mozhemo pobachyty.”
Ukrainian Translation: “Бачити — це вірити, але інколи найреальніші речі в світі — це ті, які ми не можемо побачити.”
5. Elf (2003)
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
Transliteration: “Naykrashchyi sposib poshyryty rizdviany nastroi — tce spivaty holosno, shchob usi chuly.”
Ukrainian Translation: “Найкращий спосіб поширити різдвяний настрій — це співати голосно, щоб усі чули.”
6. Love Actually (2003)
“Love actually is all around.”
Transliteration: “Liubov, naspravdi, nakoly nas.”
Ukrainian Translation: “Любов, насправді, навколо нас.”
7. The Night Before (2015)
“Let’s get this party started!”
Transliteration: “Davaite rozpochnymo tsu vechirku!”
Ukrainian Translation: “Давайте розпочнемо цю вечірку!”
8. The Holiday (2006)
“I need a vacation!”
Transliteration: “Meni potrebna vidpustka!”
Ukrainian Translation: “Мені потрібна відпустка!”
9. Home Alone 2 (1992)
“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!”
Transliteration: “Shchaslyvoho Rizdva, brudna tvaryuko!”
Ukrainian Translation: “Щасливого Різдва, брудна тварюко!”
10. Jack Frost (1998)
“Sometimes, the greatest gift of all is love.”
Transliteration: “Inody naybilshyi dar usikh — tce liubov.”
Ukrainian Translation: “Іноді найбільший дар усіх — це любов.”
11. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
“Happy Christmas, Harry!”
Transliteration: “Shchaslyvoho Rizdva, Harri!”
Ukrainian Translation: “З Різдвом тебе, Гаррі!”
To wrap up, these iconic lines from holiday films remind us of the joy, warmth, and magic that the season brings. Whether it’s sharing love, creating memories with family, or simply enjoying a good movie, the spirit of Christmas and New Year’s is something we all cherish. So grab your favorite holiday film, embrace the festive mood, and let the iconic quotes inspire you to spread some cheer this season!