абсу́рдный
absúrdnyj
The English word "absurd" can be translated into Russian as абсу́рдный (absúrdnyj) or неле́пый.
Meaning: contrary to reason or propriety (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| абсу́рдный | absúrdnyj |
| неле́пый | nelépyj |
These terms are used to describe something that is contrary to reason or propriety. You can use the noun абсу́рд to describe a logical contradiction or the concept of an absurdity, and the noun неле́пость to describe an absurd situation or an absurdity.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
неле́пость is the noun form used to describe an absurd situation or an absurdity. абсу́рд is the noun form used to describe the concept of an absurdity or a logical contradiction.
How do you pronounce it?
absúrdnyj
Did you know?
- To call something 'absurd' in a casual or slang way, Russians use the word бред. This word literally translates to 'delirium' and refers to the rambling speech of a feverish patient.
- While абсурдный is a direct loan from Latin, the word нелепый comes from an old root meaning 'not sticking' or 'not fitting'. It literally describes something that is so absurd it does not fit into the surrounding reality.
- While 'absurd' in English is mostly an adjective, the Russian noun абсурд can be used as a one-word exclamation to express total disbelief or rejection of an idea.
Examples in context
- Это абсурд! Я не могу поверить, что это происходит!This is absurd! I cannot believe this is happening!
- Это бред! Я с этим не согласен!This is nonsense! I disagree with it!
- Дичь! Это просто полный бред!Absurd! This is sheer nonsense!
- Нелепость! Все это выглядит полным безумием!Absurdity! All of this looks like complete madness!
- Это был абсу́рдный поступок.Eto byl absurdnyy postupok.It was an absurd act.
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Sergey are discussing a strange news article.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТы видел эту новость?Ty videl etu novost'?Did you see this news?
- Сергей SergeyДа, это абсу́рдный сюжет.Da, eto absurdnyy syuzhet.Yes, it is an absurd plot.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСергей, это просто невозможно.Sergey, eto prosto nevozmozhno.Sergey, it is just impossible.
- Сергей SergeyСогласен, это полный бред.Soglasen, eto polnyy bred.I agree, it's complete nonsense.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “absurd” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
