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Russian Language and Culture
This category includes questions and answers relating to Russian, the Slavic language of Russia, its people and their culture.
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How do you pronounce savva mamontov?
you pronounce savva mamontov practically the same as it is written:[savƏ
mamƏntƏf]
What does the Russian word Gavan mean?
The Russian word "гавань" (gavan) translates to "harbor" or "port" in English. It refers to a place where ships dock or anchor for loading, unloading, or shelter.
How do you say the word pay in Russian?
It depends on the context of the word of course, meaning if you could give an entire sentence it would be easier to translate. If you mean "pay" as in to pay for a car, the infinitive of the verb "to pay" is "платить" (platit' *note the stress is on the 'i', which is pronounced like "ee" so to say it outloud it would be "platEEt").
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What do you say beautiful in Russian?
"Красивая" (pronounced: kraseevaya) is the translation of "beautiful" in Russian when referring to a female, while "красивый" (pronounced: kraseevy) is used for a male.
How do you say savior in Russian?
Russians say спаситель (spasEEtyel',/EE/ as in "sleep") in the meaning of "A person who rescues you from harm or danger". "Ты - мой спаситель!" means exactly the same as "You are my saviour!"
The word Спаситель in Russian means Saviour (Jesus Christ).
How do you say i am trying in Russian?
You can say "Я пытаюсь" [Ya pyatayus'] in Russian to mean "I am trying."
Is das badanya Russian If so what is the English equivalent?
"Das badanya" is not Russian; it does not have a direct English equivalent. Can you provide more context or information to help clarify the meaning?
How do you say babushka in Russian?
It depends on if you mean the "head scarf" or if you are saying "grandmother."
The head scarf is baBOOshka with the emphasis on the "boo" (ba-BOO-shkah). Grandmother is BAbushka, with the emphasis on the "ba" (BAbu-shkah).
Are PRussians the same as Russians?
No, Prussians and Russians are not the same. Prussians were an ethnic group in the region of Prussia in what is now Germany, while Russians are from Russia, which is a separate country. The two have distinct histories, cultures, and languages.
"Mamotchka" is an affectionate term in Russian that loosely translates to "mommy" or "mama." It is often used by children or adults to express endearment or closeness towards their mother.
Where did the rich Russians stay at?
Rich Russians often stay at luxurious hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons in popular destinations like Moscow and St. Petersburg. They may also choose to stay in upscale private residences or villas.
How do you say in Russian language OK I'll ask a question and see what they'll do?
Horosho. Ya sproshu u neeh i posmotreem Shto oni budut delat
What is the Russian name equivalent for Jackson?
The Russian equivalent for Jackson would be Яксон (Yakson) or Джексон (Dzhiekson).
What does the name Matt mean in different languages?
The name Matt is often a short form of the name Matthew, which means "gift of God" in Hebrew. In different languages, variations of the name Matt may carry similar meanings or could be used as a nickname without a specific translation.
"Ecce homo" in Russian is "Вот человек" (Vot chelovek).
You are most likely referring to the word "крошка" which literally means "crumb" but can also be an endearing term that is similar to the English term "baby"
