Екатерина
Ekaterina
Ekaterina is a female given name of Russian origin.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a Russian name, it changes based on grammatical role: Екатерины is the genitive case used to indicate possession, Екатерине is the dative case used when giving something to her or expressing direction toward her and Екатерину is the accusative case used when she is the direct object of a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Ekaterina.
Did you know?
- The diminutive form Катюша is so famous in Russian history that it serves as the name for a legendary Soviet-era multiple rocket launcher. It is quite a contrast to the name's typical association with sweetness and affection.
- If you use the full form Екатерина to address a friend instead of a nickname, you might accidentally sound like you are scolding them or being incredibly stern. In a casual setting, the formal name can feel like a verbal reprimand.
- The Greek origin of Екатерина suggests a connection to the word 'katharos', meaning 'pure'. This etymological root is shared with many Western European versions of the name.
Examples in context
- Меня зовут Екатерина.Menya zovut Ekaterina.My name is Ekaterina.
- Екатерина сегодня пришла на работу.Ekaterina segodnya prishla na rabotu.Ekaterina came to work today.
- Это моя подруга Екатерина.Eto moya podruga Ekaterina.This is my friend Ekaterina.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Maria are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы видела Екатерину?Ty videla Ekaterinu?Have you seen Ekaterina?
- Мария MariaНет, я не видела её сегодня.Net, ya ne videla yeyo segodnya.No, I haven't seen her today.
- Дмитрий DmitryЕкатерина обещала позвонить мне.Ekaterina obeshchala pozvonit' mne.Ekaterina promised to call me.
- Мария MariaМожет быть, она скоро позвонит.Mozhet byt', ona skoro pozvonit.Maybe she will call soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Екатерина, CC BY-SA 4.0.
