среди нас
sredi nas
The English phrase "among us" is translated into Russian as среди нас (sredi nas).
среди нас is used to indicate that someone or something is in the company of, or part of, a specific group of people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition среди, which means "among" or "amidst" and the genitive case of the pronoun мы (we), which is нас (us).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to change the meaning to say "among them", you must change the pronoun to the genitive form них to get среди них.
How do you pronounce it?
sredi nas
Did you know?
- The phrase среди нас is a common trope in Russian detective fiction and thrillers, often used to signal the 'hidden enemy' trope in a closed-circle mystery.
- While English uses 'among' for both large and small groups, Russian speakers might switch to между if they are referring to a specific number of distinct individuals.
- While English uses 'among' for groups, Russian can use среди to describe being in the middle of an abstract concept, such as 'among the clouds' or 'among the rumors'.
Examples in context
- Он лучший среди нас.He is the best among us.This sentence shows how to use среди нас to describe someone's standing within a group.Tatoeba #2790419 by marafon, translation #453067 by jerom
- Думаю, среди нас шпион.I think a spy is among us.This sentence uses среди нас to express suspicion regarding someone's presence in a group.Tatoeba #12183537 by marafon, translation #7973610 by maaster
- Среди нас есть предатель.We have a traitor among us.This sentence uses среди нас to identify a traitor within a group.Tatoeba #655634 by shanghainese, translation #23357 by CK
- Сегодня играем в "Среди Нас".Today we're playing "Among Us".
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Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are discussing their group of friends.
- Дмитрий DmitryКто из нас самый смелый среди нас?Kto iz nas samyy smelyy sredi nas?Who is the bravest among us?
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ думаю, что это ты, Дмитрий.Ya dumayu, chto eto ty, Dmitriy.I think it is you, Dmitry.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ не уверен в этом.Ya ne uveren v etom.I am not sure about that.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЭто правда, ты лучший среди нас.Eto pravda, ty luchshiy sredi nas.It is true, you are the best among us.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
