Бэтмен
Betmen
The English phrase "batman" (referring to the fictional hero) is translated into Russian as Бэтмен (Betmen).
Бэтмен is used to refer to the specific fictional superhero. It is a direct transliteration of the name into the Russian alphabet.
Meaning: fictional hero (name)
Which one should you use?
The transliterated name for the superhero is written as Бэтмен (Betmen), whereas the historical unit of weight is spelled as батма́н (batman).
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
Betmen
Did you know?
- Russian fans often create diminutive versions of the name Бэтмен by adding suffixes, a common linguistic habit that can make the brooding hero sound unexpectedly cute.
- While the superhero is Бэтмен, the Russian word for a person who is a 'bat man' (a man who is a bat) would be человек-летучая мышь.
- Because Бэтмен is a foreign loanword, some Russian speakers may use it as a slang descriptor for anyone who dresses in all black or acts like a nocturnal vigilante.
Examples in context
- Бэтмен, кроме всего прочего, супергерой.Batman is, above all else, a superhero.This sentence is useful for identifying Batman as a superhero.Tatoeba #13878889 by marafon, translation #427964 by witbrock
- Том собирает комиксы с Бэтменом и Суперменом.Tom collects Batman and Superman comic books.This sentence shows how to use the name when discussing comic book collections.Tatoeba #5947146 by marafon, translation #5827772 by Hybrid
- Кого спас Бэтмен?Who did Batman save?This sentence demonstrates how to use the name when asking about Batman's actions.Tatoeba #5501797 by marafon, translation #1837551 by Amastan
- Фильм Бэтмен очень популярен во всем мире!The movie Batman is very popular worldwide!
- Я носил костюм Бэтса на вечеринке.I wore a Batman costume to the party.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Dmitry are discussing a movie.
- Екатерина EkaterinaКто твой любимый герой в этом фильме?Kto tvoy lyubimyy geroi v etom fil'me?Who is your favorite character in this movie?
- Дмитрий DmitryКонечно, это Бэтмен!Konechno, eto Betmen!Of course, it's Batman!
- Екатерина EkaterinaПочему тебе так нравится Бэтмен?Pochemu tebe tak nravitsya Betmen?Why do you like Batman so much?
- Дмитрий DmitryОн очень сильный и умный.On ochen' sil'nyy i umnyy.He is very strong and smart.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
