Дмитрий
Dmitriy
Dimitri is a masculine given name of Russian origin, written as Дмитрий (Dmitriy) in Russian.
Which one should you use?
While Дмитрий is the standard name, the diminutive Дима is used in informal settings. To address someone with high respect or in official contexts, you can use Господин Дмитрий, which translates to "Mr. Dimitri".
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its ending depending on its grammatical role in a sentence. When used as a direct object in the accusative case, Дмитрий becomes Дмитрия. When used as an indirect object in the dative case (for example, when saying "to Dimitri"), it becomes Дмитрию.
How do you pronounce it?
Dmitriy
Did you know?
- In many Russian families, a boy named Дмитрий might actually be called Митя by his closest relatives, a diminutive form that looks nothing like the standard 'Dima'.
- In Russian culture, calling a friend Дмитрий instead of the diminutive Дима can make you sound unnaturally cold or even angry. The full version is reserved for formal documents or serious reprimands.
- To be fully respectful, a Russian would never use Дмитрий alone but would pair it with a patronymic, like Дмитрий Сергеевич, which identifies the father's name.
Examples in context
- Дмитрий Менделеев родился 8 февраля 1834 года.Dimitri Mendeleev was born on February 8, 1834.This sentence uses Дмитрий to identify a person's birth date.Tatoeba #4922311 by marafon, translation #9520244 by Nylez
- Дмитрий Менделеев умер в городе Санкт-Петербурге, Россия.Dimitri Mendeleev died in the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia.This sentence uses Дмитрий to identify where a person died.Tatoeba #4141366 by odexed, translation #9944065 by ddnktr
- Господин Дмитрий, приятно познакомиться.Mr. Dimitri, it's a pleasure to meet you.
- Очень приятно, господин Дмитрий. Вы почтенный человек.Mr. Dimitri, it's a pleasure to meet you. You are an honorable person.
- Привет, Дима! Как дела?Hi, Dima! How are you?
- У нас на юге он был бы Димон.In the south, he would be Dimon.
- Дмитрий пришёл вовремя.Dmitriy prishol vovremya.Dmitri arrived on time.
Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are meeting a new colleague.
- Андрей AndreyПознакомься, это Дмитрий.Poznakom'sya, eto Dmitriy.Meet Dmitri.
- Мария MariaПривет, Дмитрий!Privet, Dmitriy!Hi, Dmitri!
- Андрей AndreyДмитрий работает с нами.Dmitriy rabotaet s nami.Dmitri works with us.
- Мария MariaОчень приятно, Дмитрий.Ochen' priyatno, Dmitriy.Nice to meet you, Dmitri.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
