внима́ние
vnimánijeneuter
The English phrase "attention" is translated into Russian as внима́ние (vnimánije). Wiktionary also lists внима́тельность (vnimátelʹnostʹ).
Meaning: mental focus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| внима́ние | vnimánije | neuter |
| внима́тельность | vnimátelʹnostʹ | feminine |
внима́ние is used to refer to mental focus or the object of one's focus. It can also function as an interjection used as a standalone exclamation to grab a crowd's attention, similar to saying "Listen up!" or "Attention!" In a military context, the command to pay attention is сми́рно.
Which one should you use?
внима́ние refers to the object of focus (attention), whereas внима́тельность refers to the quality of being attentive or observant (attentiveness).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
внима́ние is a neuter noun. The related adjective form meaning "attentive" is внима́тельный.
How do you pronounce it?
vnimánije
Did you know?
- In Russian, a small gift or a thoughtful gesture is called a знак внима́ния, which literally translates to a 'sign of attention'.
- While внима́ние means 'attention', the root verb внима́ть is now a poetic term meaning 'to listen with deep reverence'.
- To 'pay attention' in Russian, you use the verb обрати́ть, which literally means 'to turn' your focus.
Examples in context
- Внимание, господа!Attention, ladies and gentlemen!
- Обращаю ваше внимание на следующую информацию.I draw your attention to the following information.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “attention” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
