Gopak

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊ.pæk/

Definitions of gopak

noun a traditional Ukrainian folk dance characterized by lively movements and intricate footwork

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a gopak dancing at the cultural festival.

A2 The traditional gopak is a lively Ukrainian folk dance.

B1 She learned how to perform the gopak during her trip to Ukraine.

B2 The gopak is known for its fast-paced movements and energetic music.

C1 The gopak is often performed at weddings and other special occasions.

C2 His flawless execution of the gopak impressed the audience at the international dance competition.

Examples of gopak in a Sentence

formal The traditional Ukrainian dance, gopak, is known for its energetic movements and lively music.

informal Have you ever tried dancing the gopak at a wedding? It's so much fun!

slang Let's bust out the gopak moves on the dance floor tonight!

figurative His negotiation tactics were like a well-choreographed gopak, keeping everyone on their toes.

Grammatical Forms of gopak

• past tense: gopaked
• plural: gopaks
• comparative: more gopak
• superlative: most gopak
• present tense: gopak
• future tense: will gopak
• perfect tense: have gopaked
• continuous tense: is gopaking
• singular: gopak
• positive degree: gopak
• infinitive: to gopak
• gerund: gopaking
• participle: gopaked

Origin and Evolution of gopak

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ukrainian and Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'gopak' originates from Ukrainian and Russian folk dances.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a lively and energetic dance performed by men, the term 'gopak' has evolved to also refer to the music accompanying the dance and the overall cultural tradition associated with it.