дра́ма
drámafeminine
The English word 'drama' is translated into Russian as дра́ма (dráma).
This noun refers to a dramatic situation.
Meaning: dramatic situation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form, used to mean 'of drama' or 'drama's', is дра́мы. When the word is the direct object of a sentence, it takes the accusative form дра́му.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dráma.
Did you know?
- In Russian literature, a 'dramatic' tension is often tied to the concept of душевный надрыв (soulful strain), a term frequently used to describe the intense suffering found in classic Russian dramas.
- The term бытови́зм is often used in Russian criticism to describe 'domestic drama' that focuses too much on the mundane details of daily life.
- In Russian theater history, дра́ма was traditionally categorized as a 'middle' genre between comedy and tragedy, focusing on the conflict between an individual and society.
Examples in context
- Мой друг любит смотреть драмы в театре.My friend enjoys watching dramas at the theater.
- Вчера на вечеринке произошла настоящая драма!A real drama happened at the party yesterday!
- Этот фильм – настоящая кинематографическая драма.This movie is a true cinematic drama.
- Эта семейная дра́ма всех удивила.Eta semeynaya drama vsekh udivila.This family drama surprised everyone.
Example conversation
Maria and Sergey are discussing a conflict between friends.
- Мария MariaСергей, ты видел, что они написали?Sergey, ty videl, chto oni napisali?Sergey, did you see what they wrote?
- Сергей SergeyДа, это просто какая-то дра́ма.Da, eto prosto kakaya-to drama.Yes, it's just some kind of drama.
- Мария MariaОни ссорятся из-за мелочи.Oni ssoryatsya iz-za melochi.They are fighting over something trivial.
- Сергей SergeyЛучше нам в этом не участвовать.Luchshe nam v etom ne uchastvovat'.It's better if we don't get involved in this.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drama” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
