симпати́чный
simpatíčnyj
The English word "cute" can be translated into Russian as симпати́чный (simpatíčnyj). Wiktionary also lists привлека́тельный (privlekátelʹnyj).
Meaning: attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| симпати́чный | simpatíčnyj |
| привлека́тельный | privlekátelʹnyj |
Russian has several ways to express being cute or attractive. симпати́чный is primarily used for people to mean they are cute or attractive, though it is less common to use it for inanimate objects than the English word "cute". ми́лый is a common alternative used when you want to emphasize sweetness, charm or endearment, such as when describing a cute puppy or a sweet person.
Which one should you use?
While симпати́чный is a standard way to say someone is cute or attractive, привлека́тельный carries a stronger sense of being appealing or alluring.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective симпати́чный must agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use симпати́чная for feminine nouns, симпати́чное for neuter nouns and симпати́чные for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
simpatíčnyj
Did you know?
- To describe a 'cute' or 'sweet' girl in a very informal, almost slang-like way, one might use the word лапо́чка.
- The word симпати́чный is a loanword from the French sympathique. This reflects the heavy influence of French culture on the Russian nobility and language during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- While привлека́тельный means 'attractive', it is rooted in the verb привлека́ть, which means 'to pull' or 'to attract' like a magnet. It literally describes someone who 'pulls' your attention toward them.
Examples in context
- Милашка, ты такая милая!Cutie, you are so cute!
- Катя, ты выглядишь сегодня очень мило.Katya, you look very cute today.
- Спасибо, Макс! Ты тоже выглядишь очаровательно!Thank you, Max! You also look charming!
- Этот котёнок очень симпати́чный.Etot kotyonok ochen' simpatichnyy.This kitten is very cute.
- Он симпати́чный парень.On simpatichnyy paren'.He is a cute guy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cute” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
