бандит
bandit
The Russian word for "bandit" is бандит.
бандит is a noun used to describe an outlaw. Depending on the context, there are different ways to refer to criminals: Гопник is a slang term used to describe a subculture of street thugs or petty criminals, while Вор в Законе specifically refers to a "thief in law," a high-ranking individual within the Russian organized crime hierarchy.
Meaning: an outlaw (noun)
Which one should you use?
While бандит is a general term for an outlaw, Преступник is the formal term for a criminal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive plural form for бандит, used to express "of the bandits," is бандитов.
How do you pronounce it?
bandit
Did you know?
- In Russian crime culture, a Вор в законе must be 'crowned' by other recognized thieves to officially earn the title.
- The root of бандит traces back to a Proto-Indo-European word meaning 'to bind', suggesting the ancient connection between outlaws and being shackled or bound.
- In modern Russian, бандит is sometimes used ironically to describe a person who is daring or a 'rebel', even if they have committed no crimes.
Examples in context
- Он матёрый бандит.He's an experienced bandit.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe an experienced бандит.Tatoeba #7086508 by odexed, translation #8093126 by AlanF_US
- Полиция арестовала известного преступника.The police arrested a notorious bandit.
- Там была группа воров, выдающих себя за бандитов.There was a group of thieves pretending to be bandits.
- В лесу скрывался опасный бандит.V lesu skryvalsya opasny bandit.A dangerous bandit was hiding in the forest.
Example conversation
Maria and Sergey are discussing a crime movie.
- Мария MariaКто главный герой фильма?Kto glavniy geroy fil'ma?Who is the main character of the movie?
- Сергей SergeyОн очень хитрый бандит.On ochen' khitryy bandit.He is a very cunning bandit.
- Мария MariaОн совершил много преступлений?On sovershil mnogo prestupleniy?Did he commit many crimes?
- Сергей SergeyДа, он настоящий бандит.Da, on nastoyashchiy bandit.Yes, he is a real bandit.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries бандит, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
