А́нглия
Ánglijafeminine
England in Russian is А́нглия (Ánglija).
А́нглия is the name for the constituent country of the United Kingdom located in southeastern Britain.
Meaning: Kingdom in southeastern Britain, one of the constituent countries of the UK (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its form based on its role in a sentence. Use Англии to express possession or the concept of 'of England', such as in 'the history of England'. Use Англию when England is the direct object of a verb, for example, 'I love England'.
How do you pronounce it?
Ánglija
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word А́нглия is often used more broadly to refer to the entire United Kingdom than the specific term 'England' does in English.
- The adjective for 'English' is английский, which is used for both the English language and things from England, but the word for an English person is англича́нин.
- In Russian, А́нглия is a feminine noun, meaning any adjective describing it must also take a feminine ending.
Examples in context
- Футбольная команда из Англии играет сегодня.The football team from England is playing today.
- В следующем году планирую поехать в Англию.I plan to go to England next year.
- А́нглия очень красивая страна.Angliya ochen' krasivaya strana.England is a very beautiful country.
- А́нглия находится в Европе.Angliya nakhoditsya v Evrope.England is located in Europe.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans.
- Ольга OlgaТы хочешь поехать в А́нглию?Ty khochesh' poyekhat' v Angliyu?Do you want to go to England?
- Александр AleksandrДа, А́нглия моя мечта.Da, Angliya moya mechta.Yes, England is my dream.
- Ольга OlgaАлександр, ты любишь путешествовать?Aleksandr, ty lyubish' puteshestvovat'?Aleksandr, do you like to travel?
- Александр AleksandrДа, я очень люблю А́нглию.Da, ya ochen' lyublyu Angliyu.Yes, I love England very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “england” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
