Земля
Zemlya
The English phrase 'earth' is translated into Russian as Земля (Zemlya).
Земля is used to refer to the planet Earth. It is also used as the name for the third planet of the Solar System.
Meaning: third planet of the Solar System (name)
Which one should you use?
When you are referring to the planet Earth, use the capitalized form Земля. If you are referring to earth as a material, such as soil or ground, use the lowercase form земля́. Note that when using the lowercase form for soil, the stress shifts to the second syllable.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive form of the planet name Земля is Земли, used for phrases like 'surface of the Earth'.
How do you pronounce it?
Zemlya
Did you know?
- In Russian, земля can be used as a colloquial term for one's home region or hometown. Calling someone a земляк means they are a 'compatriot' or from the same land.
- The root of the Russian word for earth is found in the Latin 'humus', the very same root that gives us the English word 'humility', suggesting a connection between being 'lowly' and the ground.
- The phrase земля уходит из-под ног literally means 'the earth is leaving from under the feet'. It is used to describe a feeling of extreme shock or instability.
Examples in context
- Земля наш дом.The Earth is our home.The first sentence shows how to use Земля to state that the Earth is a home.Tatoeba #6032132 by Wezel, translation #6031802 by Hybrid
- Я с планеты Земля.I'm from the planet Earth.The second sentence demonstrates using Земля to say one is from the planet.Tatoeba #8829469 by marafon, translation #8828481 by CK
- Земля большой шар.The Earth is a big ball.The third sentence uses Земля to describe the Earth as a large ball.Tatoeba #8330475 by AntonKhorev, translation #8107948 by Adelpa
- Я люблю гулять по земле.I love walking on the ground.
- 221 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sergey and Anastasia are looking at a map of the solar system.
- Сергей SergeyГде здесь находится Земля?Gde zdes' nakhoditsya Zemlya?Where is Earth located here?
- Анастасия AnastasiaВот она, третья планета.Vot ona, tret'ya planeta.Here it is, the third planet.
- Сергей SergeyЗемля выглядит такой маленькой.Zemlya vyglyadit takoy malen'koy.Earth looks so small.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, но она самая красивая.Da, no ona samaya krasivaya.Yes, but it is the most beautiful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries земля, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
