удивительно
udivitel'no
Amazing in Russian is удивительно (udivitel'no).
Удивительно is used to describe something possessing uniquely wonderful qualities. It is frequently used as an impersonal predicate to mean "it is amazing that…" (for example, Удивительно, что…). Other ways to express this feeling include Удивительный for wonderful or astonishing, Замечательный for remarkable or fantastic, Фантастический for fantastic or awesome, Невероятный for incredible or unbelievable, потрясающий and ошеломительный.
Meaning: possessing uniquely wonderful qualities (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word удивительно is derived from the verb удивить, which means to amaze or to astonish, combined with the suffix -тельно to form an adverb or an impersonal construction.
Which one should you use?
While удивительно is an adverb, it is often used to mean "it is amazing." If you are describing a specific noun, you should use the adjective forms instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form удивительно is an adverb. To describe a noun using the adjective form, you must match the gender: use удивительный for masculine singular nouns, удивительная for feminine nouns and удивительное for neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
udivitel'no
Did you know?
- In casual speech, Russians may use the word жесть to describe something 'amazing' in a shocking or horrific way, which literally translates to 'tin plate' or 'sheet metal'.
- The root of удивительно connects it to the word диво, which is used in folk tales to describe mythical or legendary wonders.
- The word 'amazing' in English is often used as an exclamation, but in Russian, using удивительно! might sound more like you are expressing genuine astonishment rather than just casual excitement.
Examples in context
- Это было так удивительно.That was so amazing.This sentence shows how to use удивительно to describe a past event.Tatoeba #5055906 by odexed, translation #2891910 by CK
- Удивительно, что Том выжил.It's amazing that Tom survived.This sentence demonstrates the use of удивительно to mean "it is amazing that…" regarding a survival.Tatoeba #5640266 by marafon, translation #5636606 by CK
- Удивительно, что я ещё жив.It's amazing I'm still alive.This sentence shows the impersonal construction "it is amazing that…" regarding being alive.Tatoeba #6031914 by odexed, translation #4529765 by CK
- Твоя работа просто восхитительна!Your work is simply amazing!
- Этот фильм просто крутой!This movie is simply amazing!
- Последний концерт был ошеломительным!The last concert was amazing!
- Ты сделал потрясающую работу!You did an amazing job!
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Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are discussing a beautiful sunset at the beach.
- Ольга OlgaПосмотри на это небо, оно удивительно!Posmotri na eto nebo, ono udivitel'no!Look at this sky, it is amazing!
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, цвета выглядят просто невероятно.Da, tsveta vyglyadyat prosto neveroyatno.Yes, the colors look simply incredible.
- Ольга OlgaЭто удивительно красивое место.Eto udivitel'no krasivoye mesto.This is an amazing beautiful place.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ рад, что мы сюда пришли.Ya rad, chto my syuda prishli.I am glad that we came here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
