сапоги
sapogi
The English phrase boots is translated into Russian as сапоги (sapogi).
сапоги refers to sturdy footwear that covers the foot and the ankle, often extending up the leg.
How does it change in a sentence?
сапоги is the nominative plural form used to refer to a pair of boots.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sapogi.
Did you know?
- The Russian language has a specific term for the 'boot-maker' called сапожник, who is stereotypically associated in Russian idioms with using colorful or coarse language.
- Historically, the type of сапоги one wore indicated their social rank in the Russian Empire, with specific heights and materials reserved for nobility.
- While сапоги is the general term, Russians use the specific word валенки for traditional felt boots, which are considered a separate category of footwear entirely.
Examples in context
- Сапоги жмут в икрах.The boots are tight around the calf.This sentence is useful for describing how the сапоги feel around the calves.Tatoeba #2474227 by sharptoothed, translation #2474226 by sharptoothed
- Мне нужны мои сапоги.I need my boots.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for one's сапоги.Tatoeba #7807607 by marafon, translation #7799644 by sharris123
- Мне нужны новые сапоги.I need new boots.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for new сапоги.Tatoeba #5964639 by marafon, translation #5961609 by mailohilohi
- Где я могу купить стильные сапоги?Where can I buy stylish boots?
- Могу я одолжить твои ботинки?Can I borrow your boots?
- Извините, где я могу найти кожаные ботинки?Excuse me, where can I find leather boots?
- Могли бы вы проверить, есть ли эти ботинки в наличии?Could you please check if these boots are available?
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Example conversation
Alexander and Ekaterina are getting ready to go outside in winter.
- Александр AleksandrГде мои зимние сапоги?Gde moi zimnie sapogi?Where are my winter boots?
- Екатерина EkaterinaОни стоят у двери, Александр.Oni stoyat u dveri, Aleksandr.They are by the door, Alexander.
- Александр AleksandrЭти сапоги стали мне малы.Eti sapogi stali mne maly.These boots have become too small for me.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТогда нам нужно купить новые.Togda nam nuzhno kupit novye.Then we need to buy new ones.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
