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Q: What is the current use of Plural vs. Singular second person when addressing to parents?

In many classic books, I see addressing parents by plural of nobility (Ukr: Пошанна множина), most probably as a sign of respect and dignity:

Ви, тату, говорите до мене, наче до маленької, – сказала Марта, осміхнувшись.
(Іван Нечуй-Левицький, «Хмари»)

What is the current, actual amount of usage for this construct in modern Ukrainian?


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