коль
kol'
коль (kol') is the Russian way to say the name Cole.
коль is a shortened form of the name Nicholas.
How do you pronounce it?
kol'
Did you know?
- The full version of the name, Николай (Nikolai), is a compound of the Greek words for 'victory' and 'people'.
- If you were to address a man named Nicholas as Коля in a professional setting, it would be seen as an accidental breach of etiquette, as it implies a level of familiarity usually reserved for children or close family.
- In Russian literature, calling a character Коля instead of Николай is a shorthand way for the author to signal an intimate or childlike relationship.
Examples in context
- Привет, меня зовут Коул.Hello, my name is Cole.
- Я встречаюсь с Коулом завтра.I am meeting Cole tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking in a room.
- Мария MariaКоль, ты слышишь меня?Kol', ty slyshish' menya?Kol, do you hear me?
- Сергей SergeyДа, Мария, я всё слышу.Da, Mariya, ya vsyo slyshu.Yes, Maria, I hear everything.
- Мария MariaТогда пойдём гулять.Togda poydyom gulyat'.Then let's go for a walk.
- Сергей SergeyХорошо, я готов.Khorosho, ya gotov.Okay, I'm ready.
