How to Say “Europe” in Russian

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Евро́па
Jevrópafeminine
The English phrase "Europe" is Евро́па (Jevrópa) in Russian.
If you wish to be very specific and emphasize that you are referring to the physical landmass of the European continent, you may use the phrase Европейский континент.
Meaning: continent (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

Евро́па is a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

Jevrópa

Did you know?

  • The Russian term евроремонт combines the root of Евро́па with 'repair' to describe a high-standard home renovation that looks 'European'.
  • Russian speakers often distinguish between Евро́па and Запад, where 'Запад' means 'the West' and implies a specific set of democratic and capitalist values.
  • In Russian, the adjective for European is европе́йский, but the word for 'European person' is often expressed as европе́ец.

Examples in context

  • Москва – столица Европы.
    Moscow is the capital of Europe.
  • Россия расположена на Европейском континенте.
    Russia is located on the European continent.
  • Евро́па очень большая.
    Evropa ochen' bol'shaya.
    Europe is very big.
  • Где находится Евро́па?
    Gde nakhoditsya Evropa?
    Where is Europe located?

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