Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ло́гово | lógovo | neuter |
| нора́ | norá | feminine |
| берло́га | berlóga | feminine |
| ло́говище | lógovišče | neuter |
The terms in Russian describe the homes of various animals or figurative hideouts. While ло́гово is a general term for a lair or den used by predators, it can also be used figuratively to describe a 'nest' or 'hideout' of criminals or enemies.
Which one should you use?
Russian uses different words depending on the type of animal and the nature of the habitat. нора́ specifically refers to a hole or burrow in the ground, typically used for small animals like rabbits or foxes. берло́га is used specifically for the den of a large mammal, most commonly a bear. ло́гово is a more general term for a lair or den used by various predators or wild animals. ло́говище is an intense or derogatory version of ло́гово, often implying a lair that is large, filthy or dangerous.
How does it change in a sentence?
нора́ and берло́га are feminine nouns. ло́гово and ло́говище are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
lógovo
Did you know?
- The term ло́говище is an augmented form of ло́гово. The suffix creates a sense of scale and filth, making the place seem not only large but morally degenerate.
- In Russian slang, берло́га can describe a messy bedroom or a room where someone isolates themselves, functioning similarly to the English 'man cave'.
- Calling a person's home a нора́ is a social commentary. It suggests the living space is not just small, but a lowly, cramped hole fit for a rodent.
Examples in context
- Пожалуйста, представьте ваш отчет в течение трех календарных днейPlease submit your report within three days
- Это ло́гово дикого зверя.Eto logovo dikogo zverya.This is a wild beast's den.
- Мы нашли ло́гово лисы.My nashli logovo lisy.We found the fox's den.
- Там находится ло́гово волка.Tam nakhoditsya logovo volka.The wolf's den is located there.
Example conversation
A biologist and a student are looking at maps in a forest.
- Ольга OlgaАлександр, посмотри на эту карту.Aleksandr, posmotri na etu kartu.Alexander, look at this map.
- Александр AleksandrГде находится ло́гово волка, Ольга?Gde nakhoditsya logovo volka, Ol'ga?Where is the wolf's den, Olga?
- Ольга OlgaОно находится в этой долине.Ono nakhoditsya v etoy doline.It is in this valley.
- Александр AleksandrЯ понял, спасибо.Ya ponyal, spasibo.I understand, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “den” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
