Круто
krutoslang
The most common Russian slang for "cool" is Круто (kruto). Other casual choices are Классно (klassno) and Прикольно (prikolno).
Meaning: great, awesome (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Круто | kruto | slang |
| Классно | klassno | casual |
| Прикольно | prikolno | slang |
People say Круто! (kruto) on its own as a reaction, for example to good news. It can also describe a thing, as in круто выглядишь, "you look cool".
What does it mean word for word?
The word круто (kruto) literally means "steeply", and the slang meaning grew from the adjective крутой (krutoy), "steep" or "tough".
Which one should you use?
Классно (klassno) means "great" and is a little milder. Прикольно (prikolno) is more informal and also means "fun" or "funny".
Did you know?
- The adjective крутой (krutoy) can also describe a powerful or successful person in slang.
Examples in context
- Круто!kruto!Cool!
- Классно, спасибо!klassno, spasibo!Great, thanks!
- Это очень прикольно.eto ochen prikolno.That is very cool.
Example conversation
Katya shows her friend Oleg a new phone in a cafe in Kazan.
- KatyaСмотри, мой новый телефон.smotri, moy novyy telefon.Look, my new phone.
- OlegКруто! Сколько стоит?kruto! skolko stoit?Cool! How much does it cost?
- KatyaНе очень дорого.ne ochen dorogo.Not very expensive.
