Ми їдемо на північ.

We are going north.

Breakdown of Ми їдемо на північ.

• ми: we
• на: on
• їхати: to ride
• північ: the north

Questions & Answers about Ми їдемо на північ.

What does ми mean, and do I have to include it?

Ми means we.

You do not always have to include it, because the verb ending -емо in їдемо already shows we. So:

• Ми їдемо на північ.
• Їдемо на північ.

Both can work.

Including ми can make the subject clearer or slightly more emphatic.

Why is the verb їдемо used here instead of йдемо?

Because їхати / їздити is used for going by some kind of transport, while йти / ходити is used for going on foot.

So:

• Ми їдемо на північ. = We are going north by vehicle / transport
• Ми йдемо на північ. = We are going north on foot

English go does not always show this difference, but Ukrainian usually does.

Does їдемо mean we are driving specifically?