господин
gospodin[ɡəspɐˈdʲin]masculine
The Russian word for a dom (a person who dominates in BDSM practices) is господин (gospodin). Wiktionary also lists госпожа (gospoža).
Meaning: person who dominates in BDSM practices (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| господин | gospodin | [ɡəspɐˈdʲin] (narrow) | masculine |
| госпожа | gospoža | [ɡəspɐˈʐa] (narrow) | feminine |
In a BDSM context, these terms are used to denote the dominant partner. Note that in general Russian, господин is also a formal way to say 'sir' or 'mister'.
Which one should you use?
While господин is the masculine form used for a male dom, госпожа is the feminine form used for a female dom.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form господин changes to господина in the genitive case, which occurs when the word is used after words meaning 'of' or 'without'.
How do you pronounce it?
gospodin
Did you know?
- The feminine form госпожа was once used primarily for high-ranking noblewomen, making its use in modern subcultures a reclamation of an aristocratic title.
- In historical Russian literature, addressing someone as господин was a way to show high social status, though it was much more common in Westernized or aristocratic circles than among the peasantry.
Examples in context
- Правительственная резиденция находится в большом доме.The government residence is located in a large building.
- Мы проводим время вместе у нас дома.We spend time together at our home.
- Он очень строгий господин.On ochen' strogiy gospodin.He is a very strict dom.
- Мой господин сегодня не в духе.Moy gospodin segodnya ne v dukhe.My dom is not in a good mood today.
- Его роль господин в этой игре.Yego rol' gospodin v etoy igre.His role is the dom in this game.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing their roles and boundaries.
- Александр AleksandrКатя, ты готова признать меня как господин?Katya, ty gotova priznat' menya kak gospodin?Katya, are you ready to recognize me as your dom?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, Александр, я этого очень хочу.Da, Aleksandr, ya etogo ochen' khochu.Yes, Aleksandr, I want that very much.
- Александр AleksandrТогда мы установим новые правила сегодня.Togda my ustanovim novye pravila segodnya.Then we will establish new rules today.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ буду слушаться своего господина.Ya budu slushatsya svoego gospodina.I will obey my dom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dom” translations and entries господин, госпожа, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
