Эмма
Emma
Эмма is the Russian form of the female given name Emma.
Эмма is used as a proper noun to refer to a person with the given name Emma.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its ending depending on its role in a sentence. Use the genitive form Эммы to indicate possession or belonging (Emma's). Use the accusative form Эмму when the name is the direct object of a verb. Use the dative form Эмме when using verbs of giving or communicating to her (to Emma).
How do you pronounce it?
Emma
Did you know?
- The letter Э used in Эмма is one of the few letters in the Russian alphabet that almost never appears in the middle of a native Slavic word.
- If you were to address 'Emma' informally in a very friendly or poetic way, you might use the diminutive form 'Эммочка' instead of the standard name.
- In some Russian literary contexts, names beginning with 'Э' are often used by authors to subtly signal that a character is an outsider or comes from a different culture.
Examples in context
- Оливия и Эмма дружат.Olivia and Emma are friends.This sentence shows Эмма used as a subject in a sentence about friendship.Tatoeba #7451851 by marafon, translation #3579029 by Hybrid
- Эмма – гражданка Бельгии.Emma is a Belgian citizen.This sentence uses Эмма to identify a person's citizenship.Tatoeba #9953017 by Ivanovb, translation #7841624 by MisterBrown
- Питер и Эмма просто друзья. Между ними ничего нет.Peter and Emma are just friends. There's nothing between him and her.This sentence uses Эмма to clarify the nature of a relationship.Tatoeba #5117664 by marafon, translation #886222 by DJ_Saidez
- Здравствуйте, меня зовут Эмма.Hello, my name is Emma.
- Привет, Эмма! Как дела?Hi, Emma! How are you?
- Привет! Всё отлично, спасибо.Hi! Everything is great, thank you.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are talking about a new colleague.
- Александр AleksandrТы уже видела новую сотрудницу?Ty uzhe videla novuyu sotrudnitsu?Have you seen the new employee yet?
- Ольга OlgaДа, её зовут Эмма.Da, yeyo zovut Emma.Yes, her name is Emma.
- Александр AleksandrЭмма кажется очень приятным человеком.Emma kazhetsya ochen priyatnym chelovekom.Emma seems like a very pleasant person.
- Ольга OlgaЯ с тобой полностью согласна.Ya s toboy polnostyu soglasna.I completely agree with you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
