поки

This is the 123rd most frequent Ukrainian word.

поки

"Поки" means "while" or "until" in English.

Here "поки" means "while," indicating simultaneous actions.

Поки ми чекаємо на потяг, давайте вип'ємо кави.

While we wait for the train, let's have some coffee.

Here "поки" means "until," signifying a condition that must be met before an action occurs.

Ти не можеш йти додому, поки не закінчиш роботу.

You cannot go home until you finish your work.

Here "поки" means "while," indicating activities happening at the same time.

Поки вони готують їжу, ми можемо накрити стіл.

While they are cooking food, we can set the table.