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Ukrainian national anthem lyrics ahead of Scotland v Ukraine World Cup play-off

Scotland is going head to head against Ukraine for the World Cup play off semi final this evening.

Taking place in Hampden Park, whoever wins will be playing Wales in Cardiff for the final.

The Tartan Army will be supporting Scotland as they aim to qualify for the Men's World Cup for the first time in 24 years.

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Kick off begins at 7:45pm on Wednesday June 1 and it is expected to be an emotionally charged match as the game has received global recognition following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

For those who want to join in on Ukraine's national anthem before kick off, Duolingo has created a phonetic version and Scotland can show the world the two countries are united.

Fans from the Scottish Football Supporters Association will also be joined by opera singer Vasyl Savenko, and duo Julia Kogut-Kalynyuk and Kateryna Trachuk, plus Glasgow’s ‘Voice of the Town’ choir, to sing “Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy” on the steps at Hampden Park in what will be a visually and audibly striking moment that unites both nations through language.

Colin Watkins, UK Country Manager at Duolingo, said: “Football unites people, with The World Cup the pinnacle for this, but we all know this match carries even more significance, and the eyes of the world will be watching. We want all Scotland fans and all football fans to show their solidarity in song and show the world they are united with Ukraine through language.”

Here is the phonetic spelling of the Ukrainian national anthem

Verse 1

Shen nerve maare-low oo-ry-enee

nee slarva nee vo--l-ya

Shen nan-bra-tsya mow-low deeyee

Ooh smee nets aah do__l-ya

Z-heen noot naaaa-shi vo-o-o ri shenkee

yak ro-sah na so--ont-see

Zapa nooo-yem ee--ee me brat yah

oo svor yee sto-ro--ont-see

Chrous

Doo-shoe teelo me polo--ooo-o shem

za nashu svo bo-doo

ee poka shem sho me bra--at ya

kozats koho roh-du

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