э́мо
émofeminine
The English word "emo" (referring to the music genre) is translated into Russian as э́мо (émo). Wiktionary also lists и́мо (ímo) and э́мо-му́зыка (émo-múzyka).
Meaning: music (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| э́мо | émo | feminine |
| и́мо | ímo | feminine |
| э́мо-му́зыка | émo-múzyka | feminine |
| и́мо-му́зыка | ímo-múzyka | feminine |
Which one should you use?
The forms э́мо and и́мо are both used. When referring specifically to the music, you can use the hyphenated forms э́мо-му́зыка or и́мо-му́зыка.
How does it change in a sentence?
The primary forms provided, such as э́мо, и́мо, э́мо-му́зыка and и́мо-му́зыка, are all grammatically feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is émo.
Did you know?
- In the mid-2000s, the э́мо subculture in Russia faced extreme social hostility, leading to the 'emo-hunting' phenomenon where gangs targeted teenagers based on their fashion.
- In Russian slang, calling someone э́мо can sometimes be used ironically to mock someone who is being overly dramatic or sensitive.
- The Russian word for 'fringe' or 'bangs', челка, became so synonymous with the э́мо look that the hairstyle itself was often used as a shorthand to identify the subculture.
Examples in context
- Периодически я слушаю эмо-музыку.Occasionally, I listen to emo music.
- Она пишет очень эмотивные стихи.She writes very emotive poems.
- Ты сегодня играешь роль настоящей эмочки!Today, you're playing the role of a true emo!
- Э́мо пе́сня была́ гру́стной.E-mo pes-nya by-la grus-tnoy.The emo song was sad.
- Ей нра́вится э́мо культу́ра.Ey nra-vit-sya e-mo kul-tu-ra.She likes emo culture.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “emo” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
