назо́йливый
nazójlivyj
The English word "clingy" can be translated into Russian. If unsure, use назо́йливый (nazójlivyj). Wiktionary also lists навя́зчивый (navjázčivyj) and привя́зчивый (privjázčivyj).
Meaning: possessive over another person (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| назо́йливый | nazójlivyj |
| навя́зчивый | navjázčivyj |
| привя́зчивый | privjázčivyj |
The term Излишне приставучий can be used to describe someone who is excessively pestering in a formal context.
Which one should you use?
The form навя́зчивый is used when someone is being pushy or intrusive, often in a commercial or social sense, rather than just emotionally needy.
How do you pronounce it?
nazójlivyj
Did you know?
- The word назойливый shares a root with the Russian word for 'fly', treating a clingy person as a buzzing insect that will not leave you alone.
- In Russian, the concept of being emotionally dependent is often expressed through зависимость, which is the same word used for chemical addiction.
- While 'clingy' is usually negative, привя́зчивый can be a compliment describing someone who forms deep emotional bonds with others quickly.
Examples in context
- Моя подруга такая липучка!My friend is so clingy!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clingy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
