эврика
evrika
The English word 'eureka' is translated into Russian as эврика (evrika).
эврика is an interjection used to express a sudden realization or discovery, identical to its use in English.
Meaning: exclamation indicating sudden discovery (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an interjection, it does not decline or change its form based on its role in the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is evrika.
Did you know?
- Russian speakers may use the phrase озарение to describe the mental state of a 'eureka' moment, a word that literally translates to 'illumination'.
- Because it is a loanword from a specific historical context, using эврика in a casual setting can sometimes feel ironic or sarcastic, as if you are mocking your own discovery.
- The word эврика is a direct phonetic loan from the Greek, meaning Russian has not created a unique Slavic equivalent for this specific classical exclamation.
Examples in context
- "Эврика!" – вдруг воскликнул Том."Eureka!" shouted Tom suddenly.This sentence shows the form эврика being used in a sudden exclamation.Tatoeba #2902890 by marafon, translation #2595654 by WestofEden
- Эврика!Eureka!This is a simple example of the exclamation эврика.Tatoeba #810851 by shanghainese, translation #618101 by U2FS
- Эврика! Я нашёл решение задачи!Evrika! Ya nashyol resheniye zadachi!Eureka! I found the solution to the problem!
Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are working on a difficult puzzle at home.
- Дмитрий DmitryЭврика! Я понял, как это работает!Evrika! Ya ponyal, kak eto rabotayet!Eureka! I understood how this works!
- Ольга OlgaДмитрий, ты наконец-то это сделал?Dmitriy, ty nakonets-to eto sdelal?Dmitry, did you finally do it?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, это было очень сложно.Da, eto bylo ochen' slozhno.Yes, it was very difficult.
- Ольга OlgaЯ очень рада за тебя.Ya ochen' rada za tebya.I am very happy for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
