коне́чно
konéčno
In Russian, the English phrase 'absolutely' can be translated in several ways. The most common form is коне́чно (konéčno). Wiktionary also lists то́чно (tóčno) and и́менно (ímenno).
Meaning: yes, certainly (intj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| коне́чно | konéčno |
| то́чно | tóčno |
| и́менно | ímenno |
| однозна́чно | odnoznáčno |
When used as an interjection to express agreement, these words function as 'yes' or 'certainly'. You may also see the related forms соверше́нно and абсолю́тно used to mean 'in an absolute manner'. Common phrases include Абсолютно верно for 'Absolutely right' and Конечно помогу for 'Absolutely, I'll help'.
Which one should you use?
The different forms carry distinct nuances: коне́чно is the most common way to say 'of course' or 'certainly' when agreeing with someone. то́чно is used to express agreement with the precision of a statement, meaning 'exactly'. и́менно is used to emphasize a specific choice or to say 'precisely that'. однозна́чно is used to express that something is clear-cut, unambiguous or 'definitely' the case.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
konéčno
Did you know?
- The word коне́чно is derived from the word for 'end' or 'finish'. It literally suggests that a matter is settled and there is no further need for discussion.
- While однозна́чно means 'unambiguously', it became a viral internet meme in Russia after being used frequently by a specific political figure to shut down debate.
- Although абсолю́тно is a direct cognate of the English 'absolutely', using it in casual conversation can sometimes make you sound overly formal or even slightly dramatic.
Examples in context
- Абсолютно уверенAbsolutely sure
Sources
- Wiktionary, “absolutely” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
