искусство
iskusstvo
The English word "art" is translated into Russian as искусство (iskusstvo).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular genitive form искусства is used following prepositions such as из (from/out of) or when expressing a relationship or possession, for example, in the phrase мир искусства (the world of art).
How do you pronounce it?
iskusstvo
Did you know?
- The Russian word искусство shares its roots with the verb 'to test' or 'to try', meaning that 'art' was originally viewed as the result of a trial or an experiment.
- The term искусство can sometimes carry a slightly ironic or sarcastic undertone when used to describe someone performing a trivial or cheeky trick.
- Russian has a specific term, искусствоведение, which translates to 'art history' or 'art studies' as a single compound word.
Examples in context
- Тралинг это искусство.Trolling is a art.This sentence illustrates how искусство can be used to describe a specific activity like trolling.Tatoeba #3291501 by Ooneykcall, translation #653143 by BraveSentry
- Искусство моя страсть.Art is my passion.This sentence shows how to express a personal passion for искусство.Tatoeba #5463764 by Wezel, translation #5308110 by mailohilohi
- Готовка – это искусство.Cooking is an art.This sentence demonstrates using искусство to describe a skill like cooking.Tatoeba #11612102 by marafon, translation #11416360 by Adelpa
- Творчество дае́т вы́ражение мы́слям и чу́вствам.Creativity gives expression to thoughts and feelings.
- Э́то проя́вление творче́ства на вы́сшем уровне.This is a manifestation of art at its highest level.
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Example conversation
Maria and Sergey are visiting a gallery.
- Мария MariaТебе нравится это современное искусство?Tebe nravitsya eto sovremennoye iskusstvo?Do you like this modern art?
- Сергей SergeyДа, оно выглядит очень необычно.Da, ono vyglyadit ochen neobychno.Yes, it looks very unusual.
- Мария MariaЯ думаю, что искусство должно удивлять.Ya dumayu, chto iskusstvo dolzhno udivlyat.I think that art should surprise.
- Сергей SergeyСогласен с тобой, Мария.Soglasen s toboy, Mariya.I agree with you, Maria.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries искусство, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
