каждое слово
kazhdoye slovo
The English phrase "every word" is translated into Russian as каждое слово (kazhdoye slovo).
каждое слово refers to each individual word within a specific text or spoken statement.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of каждое, meaning "each" or "every" and слово, meaning "word".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the neuter singular form because the noun слово (word) is neuter. In different grammatical contexts, the form will change: use каждого слова for the genitive case, such as to indicate possession or following certain prepositions and use каждым словом for the instrumental case, such as to express the means by which something is done.
How do you pronounce it?
kazhdoye slovo
Did you know?
- The word слово does not just mean 'word', but can also mean 'promise' or 'oath'. If a Russian speaker says they give their слово, they are giving their word of honor.
- The single word слово carries a heavy spiritual weight in Russian, often functioning as a reference to the 'Logos' in religious or philosophical contexts. It implies a divine or foundational truth.
- In Russian, the concept of 'word' expands into a formal discipline called словесность. This term is used to describe the art of literature and philology, elevating 'the word' from a simple unit to a high art form.
Examples in context
- Я слышал каждое слово.I heard every word.Tatoeba #3714216 by marafon, translation #2360733 by CK
- Каждое слово имеет значение.Every word matters.Tatoeba #5235822 by astru, translation #5235554 by Adelpa
- Том ловил каждое слово Мэри.Tom hung on Mary's every word.Tatoeba #9495695 by marafon, translation #7435838 by Hybrid
- Вы говорите по-русски?Do you speak Russian?
- Извини, можешь сказать, где находится музей?Sorry, can you tell me where the museum is?
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Example conversation
Dmitry and Anastasia are discussing a poem she wrote.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы написала это сама?Ty napisala eto sama?Did you write this yourself?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, я выбрала каждое слово очень тщательно.Da, ya vybrala kazhdoye slovo ochen' tshchatel'no.Yes, I chose every word very carefully.
- Дмитрий DmitryЭто звучит очень красиво.Eto zvuchit ochen' krasivo.It sounds very beautiful.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСпасибо за комплимент, Дмитрий.Spasibo za kompliment, Dmitriy.Thank you for the compliment, Dmitry.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
