Эли
Eli
The Russian word Эли is the transliteration of the proper name Eli.
Эли is used as a proper name to refer to a person.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Eli.
Did you know?
- The letter Э at the start of Эли is specifically used for foreign loanwords, as native Russian words almost never begin with this sound.
- In Russian, the name Эли is rare, but the biblical name Илий is the traditional form used in the Russian Orthodox Church for the high priest Eli.
- Russian speakers often use diminutive nicknames for names, and someone named Эли might be called Элечка to show affection.
Examples in context
- Эли мой лучший друг.Eli moy luchshiy drug.Eli is my best friend.
- Эли живёт в этом городе.Eli zhivyot v etom gorode.Eli lives in this city.
Example conversation
Sergei and Anastasia are talking about their friend.
- Сергей SergeyТы видела сегодня Эли?Ty videla segodnya Eli?Did you see Eli today?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНет, я не видела.Net, ya ne videla.No, I didn't see him.
- Сергей SergeyНужно позвонить Эли сейчас.Nuzhno pozvonit Eli seychas.We need to call Eli now.
- Анастасия AnastasiaХорошо, я наберу его.Khorosho, ya naberu yego.Okay, I will call him.
