Ukrainian language lessons – is it possible to address the word pan – UNIAN
The words “pan” and “pani” can be used to address not only influential members of society.
Some Ukrainians believe that the words “pan” and “pani” may be misunderstood by other people if addressed in this way. Nevertheless, this is a completely appropriate appeal, says philologist Olga Vasilyeva.
A subscriber of the philologist under one of her posts stated that the words “pan” and “pani” can only be addressed to influential members of society. According to him, it is better to say “chelove” or “shanovny”. She replied that this opinion was wrong.
“To address a person by his gender, that is, on the basis of “woman-man” / “man-woman”, is uncivilized and unacceptable in any civilized country! And after addressing “respected” or “respected”, a quarrel usually begins,” Vasilyeva wrote.
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