актёр
aktjór[ɐkˈtʲɵr]masculine
The English phrase actor is translated into Russian as актёр (aktjór). Wiktionary also lists актри́са (aktrísa) and арти́ст (artíst).
Meaning: dramatic performer (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| актёр | aktjór | [ɐkˈtʲɵr] (narrow) | masculine |
| актри́са | aktrísa | feminine | |
| арти́ст | artíst | masculine | |
| арти́стка | artístka | feminine | |
| лицеде́й | licedéj | dated, masculine | |
| лицеде́йка | licedéjka | dated, feminine |
The term is used to describe a dramatic performer.
Which one should you use?
Russian uses different words depending on gender and the scope of the performance. The forms актёр and актри́са are gender-specific, used for male and female actors respectively. For a broader meaning, арти́ст (masculine) and арти́стка (feminine) can be used to refer to any performing artist, such as musicians or circus performers, whereas актёр specifically refers to a dramatic performer.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The words лицеде́й (masculine) and лицеде́йка (feminine) are dated and are considered archaic or literary ways to refer to an actor or player.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form актёр changes to актёра in the genitive or accusative cases.
How do you pronounce it?
aktjór
Did you know?
- The archaic term лицеде́й literally translates to 'face-player', stemming from the word for face, лицо.
- In Russian, calling someone an арти́ст can sometimes be used sarcastically to describe someone who is being overly dramatic or theatrical in a real-life situation.
- The word арти́ст covers a much wider professional range than 'artist' does in English. It is the standard term for circus performers and orchestral musicians, not just painters.
Examples in context
- Я похож на актёра?Do I look like an actor?This sentence is useful for asking if someone resembles an actor using the form актёр.Tatoeba #4241981 by odexed, translation #3826957 by CK
- Я больше не актёр.I'm not an actor anymore.This sentence is useful for stating a change in profession using the form актёр.Tatoeba #4548872 by Selena777, translation #4529971 by CK
- Ты актёр или певец?Are you an actor or a singer?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's profession using the form актёр.Tatoeba #7664168 by marafon, translation #7593080 by feudalism
- Он талантливый актёрHe is a talented actor
- Наши артисты выступят в новом спектаклеOur actors will perform in the new play
- Она известная актрисаShe is a famous actress
- Владимир, ты отличный актёрVladimir, you are an excellent actor
- Актёрская игра требует мастерстваActing requires skill
- Я мечтаю стать актрисойI dream of becoming an actress
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Example conversation
Ekaterina and Aleksandr are discussing a new movie.
- Екатерина EkaterinaКто твой любимый актёр?Kto tvoy lyubimyy aktyor?Who is your favorite actor?
- Александр AleksandrМне очень нравится этот актёр.Mne ochen' nravitsya etot aktyor.I really like this actor.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОн играет очень естественно.On igrayet ochen' yestestvenno.He acts very naturally.
- Александр AleksandrДа, он талантливый актёр.Da, on talantlivyy aktyor.Yes, he is a talented actor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “actor” translations and entries актёр, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
