чёрный кот
chornyy kot[ˈt͡ɕɵrnɨj kot]word by word
The English phrase "black cat" is translated into Russian as чёрный кот (chornyy kot).
The phrase refers to a cat with black fur.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes its endings depending on its grammatical role. For example, you would use чёрного кота in the genitive case, such as when following a preposition like без (without). If you are referring to a female cat, the adjective and noun must change to the feminine forms чёрная кошка. To refer to multiple cats, use the plural form чёрные коты.
How do you pronounce it?
chornyy kot
Did you know?
- The word чёрный has a distant linguistic relative in the Sanskrit word kṛṣṇa, which also means 'black' or 'dark'.
- In Russian, the word кот is often used as a term of endearment for a romantic partner, similar to 'kitty' or 'sweetie' in English.
- In Russian folklore, the 'black cat' is sometimes depicted as a shapeshifting witch or a demon in disguise.
Examples in context
- У вас чёрный кот?Do you have a black cat?This sentence is useful for asking if someone owns a чёрный кот.Tatoeba #13716604 by marafon, translation #13715762 by zogwarg
- У Тома чёрный кот.Tom has a black cat.This sentence is useful for stating that Tom has a чёрный кот.Tatoeba #5669667 by marafon, translation #1402695 by cntrational
- У меня чёрный кот.I have a black cat.This sentence is useful for stating that I have a чёрный кот.Tatoeba #5908463 by marafon, translation #5858141 by CK
- У меня есть черная кошка, которая привлекает внимание своим мистическим обликом.I have a black cat that attracts attention with its mystical appearance.
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Example conversation
A woman and a man are looking at a photo of a pet.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭто твой чёрный кот?Eto tvoy chyornyy kot?Is this your black cat?
- Александр AleksandrДа, это мой любимый чёрный кот.Da, eto moy lyubimyy chyornyy kot.Yes, it is my favorite black cat.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОн очень красивый.On ochen' krasivyy.He is very handsome.
- Александр AleksandrСпасибо, Анастасия.Spasibo, Anastasiya.Thanks, Anastasia.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (чёрный, кот) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries кот, чёрный, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
