эпический
The English phrase epic translates to Russian as эпический.
The word эпический is used to describe something extraordinary in a grand, heroic or literary sense, such as something related to an epic poem.
Meaning: extraordinary (adj)
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often use the word 'epic' as slang for 'awesome', in Russian, эпический specifically refers to things that are grand or heroic. To express the slang meaning of 'awesome' in Russian, you would use different words.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective эпический must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form эпическая for feminine nouns, the neuter form эпическое for neuter nouns and the plural form эпические for plural nouns.
Did you know?
- While эпический is rare as slang, Russian youth often use the word эпик as a noun to describe a 'fail' or a disastrously funny situation, often borrowed from gaming culture.
- Because эпический is so formal, using it in a casual text message can actually be a form of sarcasm. Calling a small event 'epic' in Russian often mocks the idea that the event is actually important.
- In Russian literature, the concept of the 'epic' is deeply tied to былины, which are oral poems about the bogatyrs, the legendary warrior heroes of ancient Rus'.
Examples in context
- Вчерашнее чтение было по-настоящему эпическим!Yesterday's reading was truly epic!
- Фильм, который мы смотрели вчера, был крутым!The movie we watched yesterday was epic!
- Это был эпический момент в истории.Eto byl epicheskiy moment v istorii.It was an epic moment in history.
Example conversation
Olga and Andrey are discussing a movie they just watched.
- Ольга OlgaТы видел этот эпический финал?Ty videl etot epicheskiy final?Did you see that epic finale?
- Андрей AndreyДа, это было действительно масштабно.Da, eto bylo deystvitel'no masshtabno.Yes, it was truly grand.
- Ольга OlgaАндрей, это был просто эпический фильм!Andrey, eto byl prosto epicheskiy fil'm!Andrey, it was just an epic movie!
- Андрей AndreyСогласен, я впечатлён.Soglasen, ya vpechatlen.I agree, I am impressed.
