шайе́нн
šajjénnmasculine
The English phrase 'cheyenne' is translated into Russian as шайе́нн (šajjénn). If unsure, use шайе́нн. Wiktionary also lists чейе́нн (čejjénn).
Meaning: language (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| шайе́нн | šajjénn | masculine |
| чейе́нн | čejjénn |
The term refers to the Cheyenne language.
Which one should you use?
шайе́нн is the masculine form, while чейе́нн is an alternative spelling.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is šajjénn.
Did you know?
- Russian speakers often group the шайе́нн language under the broader category of индейские языки meaning 'Indian languages' regardless of the specific family.
- In Russian, the spelling of names from non-Slavic origins often depends on whether the translator is following the phonetic sounds of the original language or a standardized international transcription.
- In Russian, the word шайе́нн is treated as a masculine noun, which dictates how adjectives describing the language must be declined.
Example sentences for Russian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Andrey are discussing linguistic interests.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАндрей, ты слышал про шайе́нн?Andrey, ty slyshal pro shayenn?Andrey, have you heard of Cheyenne?
- Андрей AndreyНет, что это за язык?Net, chto eto za yazyk?No, what language is that?
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭто язык индейцев шайе́нн.Eto yazyk indeytsev shayenn.It is the language of the Cheyenne Indians.
- Андрей AndreyЗвучит очень интересно!Zvuchit ochen' interesno!That sounds very interesting!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheyenne” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
