This is the 235th most frequent Ukrainian word.
мати
The Ukrainian word "мати" means "mother" or "to have," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'мати' means 'to have', indicating possession.
Я маю книгу.
I have a book.
Here, 'мати' refers to 'mother', indicating a familial relationship.
Мати працює вчителем.
Mother works as a teacher.
In this context, 'мати' (in its negative form) denotes the lack of possession, specifically of time in this sentence.