Pronunciation

/ruːˈsɪən/

Definitions

Noun

• A noun referring to the language: “Russian is spoken by millions of people worldwide.”
• The ethnic group native to Russia: “The Russian people have a rich cultural heritage.”
• A citizen of the Russian Federation: “She is a proud Russian.”
• The country in Eastern Europe with Moscow as its capital: “Russia is known for its vast landmass and history.”

Adjective

• Referring to something from Russia or related to Russian culture: “A Russian doll is a traditional wooden nesting toy.”
• Characterizing the language or its speakers: “Russian literature is famous for its depth and complexity.”

Adverb

• In a manner typical of or associated with Russians: “He speaks Russian fluently.”

Phrases

• “Learn to speak Russian” means to acquire the language.
• “Russian cuisine” encompasses various dishes from the region.
• “Russian ballet” refers to the highly esteemed dance tradition.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She studied Russian literature in college.”
• Adjective: “The Russian architecture in St. Petersburg is breathtaking.”
• Adverb: “He greeted her warmly, speaking Russian with a thick accent.”

Synonyms

• [Language] - Slavic, Cyrillic, Muscovite
• [Ethnicity/Culture] - Soviet, East Slavic, Russian Federation
• [Greeting] - Salutation, Greetings, Hello (informal)

Note: While “Hello” is not a direct translation for “Russian” in this context, it can be used to refer to the language or people when greeting them informally. For a formal Russian greeting, use “Здравствуйте” (Zdravstvuyte) for “Hello” or “Привет” (Privet) for “Hi” or “Hey.”