прихо́д
prixódmasculine
The English word "coming" can be translated into Russian as either прихо́д (prixód) or наступле́ние depending on the context.
Meaning: act of arriving, an arrival (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| прихо́д | prixód | masculine |
| наступле́ние | nastuplénije | neuter |
прихо́д is used to describe the arrival or coming of people or physical objects. In a religious context, it is also used to mean a church parish. наступле́ние refers to the arrival or onset of abstract concepts such as seasons, wars or eras.
Which one should you use?
прихо́д is the concrete form used for the arrival of people or things, while наступле́ние is the abstract form used for the onset of events or periods like a season or an era.
How do you pronounce it?
prixód
Did you know?
- The word наступле́ние is the exact same term used in military strategy to describe an 'offensive' or a coordinated attack.
- The word прихо́д can be used in a financial context to mean 'income' or 'receipt'. It describes the 'coming' of money into a budget or account.
- The verb root of прихо́д is ходить, which specifically means to go or come on foot. If someone arrives by vehicle, the root changes to приехать.
Examples in context
- Он приходит на работу каждый деньHe comes to work every day.
- Подожди, я уже иду!Wait, I'm already coming!
- Еще немного, и я еду к тебеJust a bit more, and I'm coming to you.
- Он уже приехалHe has already arrived.
- Он приезжает сюда каждый годHe comes here every year.
- Она идет на вечеринкуShe is coming to the party.
- Они приходят вместеThey come together.
Example conversation
Maria and Alexander are talking about a guest who is arriving soon.
- Мария MariaКогда ожидается прихо́д гостей?Kogda ozhidayetsya prikhod gostey?When is the arrival of the guests expected?
- Александр AleksandrОни должны быть здесь через час.Oni dolzhny byt zdes cherez chas.They should be here in an hour.
- Мария MariaЯ надеюсь, что их прихо́д будет вовремя.Ya nadeyus, chto ikh prikhod budet vovremya.I hope their coming will be on time.
- Александр AleksandrНе волнуйся, Мария, всё будет хорошо.Ne volnuysya, Mariya, vsyo budet khorosho.Don't worry, Maria, everything will be fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coming” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
