посту́пок
postúpokmasculine
The English word deed translates to Russian as посту́пок (postúpok). Wiktionary also lists де́йствие (déjstvije) and дея́ние (dejánije).
Meaning: action (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| посту́пок | postúpok | masculine | |
| де́йствие | déjstvije | neuter | |
| дея́ние | dejánije | neuter | |
| акт | akt | [akt] (narrow) | masculine |
Russian uses different words for deed depending on whether you are describing a person's character, a physical process or a formal document.
Which one should you use?
Use посту́пок when referring to a specific act that reveals a person's character or moral quality, such as a brave or noble deed. Use де́йствие when referring to the process of acting, a physical movement or the execution of a function, rather than a moral deed. Use акт for formal contexts such as a theatrical act, a legal act or a specific formal deed or document. Finally, use дея́ние for great, heroic or religious deeds.
How do you pronounce it?
postúpok
Did you know?
- In Russian, the phrase до́брое де́ло for 'good deed' uses the word де́ло, which can also mean 'business' or 'a criminal case' depending on the context.
- The word посту́пок shares its root with the word for 'step' шаг, reflecting the idea that a moral deed is a step taken in a certain direction.
- The word дея́ние carries such a heavy weight of history and divinity that using it in a coffee shop would sound hilariously out of place.
Examples in context
- Следственная комиссия проводит расследование данного деяния.The investigation committee is conducting an investigation of this deed.
- Его поступок вызвал широкий резонанс в обществе.His deed caused a wide resonance in society.
- Твоё доброе дело не останется незамеченным.Your good deed won't go unnoticed.
- Этот подвиг заслуживает самого высокого признания.This deed deserves the highest recognition.
- Сделал я одно дело сегодня – помог старушке перейти дорогу.I did one deed today – helped an old lady cross the street.
- Это был очень смелый посту́пок.Eto byl ochen' smelyy postupok.It was a very brave deed.
- Я не могу простить этот посту́пок.Ya ne mogu prostity etot postupok.I cannot forgive this deed.
- Его посту́пок вызвал много вопросов.Yego postupok vyzval mnogo voprosov.His deed raised many questions.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deed” translations and entries акт, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
