Why numbers 1, 2–4, and 5+ follow different case patterns? This rule is just one example of why matching nouns with numbers in Ukrainian challenges many learners.

With the right approach, you can quickly learn which cases to use when pairing nouns with numbers. 

Our simple, downloadable charts break it all down with clear rules and easy-to-follow examples. Now is the perfect time to master nouns after numbers in Ukrainian and finally make sense of number patterns!

Before moving on, be sure to learn or review Ukrainian numbers (with fun pictures and audio)!

Chart #1: Using 1 and 2 with Genders and Nouns in Ukrainian

Remember: in Ukrainian, numerals 1and 2 change with the gender of the noun they go with. The same happens with any number ending in 1 or 2 (except 11 and 12).

What is the noun gender in Ukrainian, and how do you know which one it is? Learn and practice this essential grammar point in our video!

Chart #2: Noun-Numeral Agreement in Ukrainian

Need a handy reference for Ukrainian cases? Download our concise chart and keep it at your fingertips!

More About Nouns After Numbers in Ukrainian

Now that you understand the pattern of nouns after numbers in Ukrainian, you can confidently use them in your Ukrainian writing and speech.

To reinforce what you have learned, listen to our podcast episodes:

🎧 FMU 1-07: Grammar Point: Numeral / Noun Agreement in Ukrainian

🎧 ULP 1-09: How Much Does It Cost? At the Market in Ukraine

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