Алекс
Aleks
Алекс (Aleks) is the Russian way to say the given name Alex.
Алекс is used as a given name for a person.
Which one should you use?
While Алекс is a standard way to say the name, other forms exist depending on the context. Александр (Aleksandr) is the most formal and traditional version, while Саша (Sasha) is a gender-neutral diminutive used for both Aleksandr and Alexandra. Алёша (Alesha) is an informal diminutive specifically used for people named Aleksandr or Aleksey by close friends, family or peers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Алекс changes its ending depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes Алексу in the dative case (for example, when saying 'I gave it to Alex') and becomes Алексом in the instrumental case (for example, when saying 'with Alex').
How do you pronounce it?
Aleks
Did you know?
- In Russian culture, using the full name Александр can signify a stern or disciplinary tone. A parent might switch from Саша to Александр to signal that their child is in trouble.
- In formal Russian introductions, a person named Александр would be identified by both their given name and their patronymic, such as Александр Сергеевич, rather than just Алекс.
- Russian has a tradition of 'double' nicknames. Someone named Александр might be called Саша by a peer, but Сашенька by a grandparent to express extreme tenderness.
Examples in context
- Я люблю Алекса Марсело.I love Alex Marcelo.Tatoeba #3843705 by marafon, translation #1429603 by CN
- Сколько у Алекса машин?How many cars does Alex have?This sentence shows the name Алекс in the genitive case.Tatoeba #11909421 by marafon, translation #67111 by CN
- «Пять!» говорит Алекс."Five!" says Alex.This sentence shows the name Алекс as the speaker of a phrase.Tatoeba #4740042 by odexed, translation #67115 by Zifre
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Example conversation
Ekaterina and Dmitry are talking about a mutual friend.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТы видел сегодня Алекса?Ty videl segodnya Aleksa?Did you see Alex today?
- Дмитрий DmitryНет, а где он?Net, a gde on?No, where is he?
- Екатерина EkaterinaАлекс сейчас в офисе.Aleks seychas v ofise.Alex is in the office right now.
- Дмитрий DmitryПонятно, я скоро туда пойду.Ponyatno, ya skoro tuda poydu.I see, I'll go there soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
