Австра́лия
Avstrálijafeminine
Australia in Russian is Австра́лия (Avstrálija).
The word refers to the Commonwealth of Australia.
Meaning: Commonwealth of Australia (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending to –и depending on the grammatical case, such as the genitive or prepositional case, for example Австра́лии.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Avstrálija.
Did you know?
- The word Австра́лия is used in Russian as a proper noun, but the root is also found in the word австралопите́к for 'Australopithecus', linking the modern nation to ancient primate ancestors.
- If a Russian speaker refers to the continent rather than the country, they still use the same word Австра́лия, whereas English speakers often distinguish between the two.
- In Russian, the word for Australia is treated as a feminine noun, which dictates how all accompanying adjectives and verbs must change their endings to match it.
Examples in context
- Австра́лия находится в Южном полушарии.Avstraliya nachoditsya v Yuzhnom polushar'ye.Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Австра́лия это очень большая страна.Avstraliya eto ochen' bol'shaya strana.Australia is a very large country.
Example conversation
Alexander and Maria are discussing travel plans in a cafe.
- Александр AleksandrТы видела фотографии из Австра́лии?Ty videla fotografii iz Avstralii?Have you seen photos from Australia?
- Мария MariaДа, Австра́лия выглядит потрясающе.Da, Avstraliya vyglyadit potryasayushche.Yes, Australia looks amazing.
- Александр AleksandrЯ бы очень хотел там побывать.Ya by ochen' khotel tam pobyt'?I would really love to visit there.
- Мария MariaДавай спланируем поездку вместе.Davay splaniruyem poezdku vmeste.Let's plan a trip together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “australia” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
