волнистый попугайчик
volnistyy popugaychik
The English word "budgie" is волнистый попугайчик (volnistyy popugaychik) in Russian.
The term refers to a small, colorful species of parrot often kept as a pet.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective волнистый (wavy/undulated), the noun попугай (parrot) and the diminutive suffix -чик (little). Literally, it translates to "wavy little parrot".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows standard Russian declension. For example, in the genitive case, it becomes волнистого попугайчика.
How do you pronounce it?
volnistyy popugaychik
Did you know?
- In Russian, the diminutive form попугайчик is used almost universally for budgies, even if the bird is fully grown, as a mark of affection.
- The word 'wave' in волнистый is also the root for the Russian word for 'wave' in the ocean, волна.
- The term волнистый can also be used to describe 'wavy' hair in Russian, making the bird's name a common adjective in other contexts.
Examples in context
- Мой сосед купил волнистого попугайчика.My neighbor bought a wavy little parrot (budgie).
- Мой волнистый попугайчик очень весёлый.Moy volnistyy popugaychik ochen' vesyolyy.My budgie is very cheerful.
- Этот волнистый попугайчик любит зерно.Etot volnistyy popugaychik lyubit zerno.This budgie loves seeds.
Example conversation
Sergey and Anastasia are talking about a new pet at home.
- Сергей SergeyАнастасия, посмотри на нашего нового питомца.Anastasiya, posmotri na nashego novogo pitomtsa.Anastasia, look at our new pet.
- Анастасия AnastasiaКакой милый волнистый попугайчик!Kakoy milyy volnistyy popugaychik!What a cute budgie!
- Сергей SergeyОн очень любит играть с зеркалом.On ochen' lyubit igrat' s zerkalom.He loves playing with the mirror very much.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСергей, он настоящий маленький артист.Sergey, on nastoyashchiy malen'kiy artist.Sergey, he is a real little artist.
