Конец игры
The English phrase 'game over' can be said in Russian as Конец игры.
Конец игры is a literal translation used to signify the end of an ongoing situation.
Meaning: end of some ongoing situation (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Конец (end) and игры (of the game, which is the genitive form of игра).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word игры is in the genitive singular case, which is required to show possession or relationship (the end *of* the game).
Did you know?
- While Конец игры is the literal translation, if you are talking about a failed mission or a lost battle in a video game, Russians often use the English loanword Гейм овер written in Cyrillic.
- The root of конец originally evolved from a word meaning both 'beginning' and 'end'. This reflects an ancient view of time as a cycle where the finish is simply the start of something else.
- The word игра (game) also refers to 'play' in a theatrical sense. Saying Конец игры in a social situation can imply that someone's 'act' or pretense has finally been exposed.
Examples in context
- Конец игры.Game over.Tatoeba #2126053 by Balamax, translation #757089 by U2FS
- Ваши старания были весьма достойны, но, к сожалению, игра окончена.Your efforts were commendable, but unfortunately, the game is over.
Example conversation
Two people realize their secret plan has been discovered.
- Дмитрий DmitryОни нас раскрыли.Oni nas raskryli.They discovered us.
- Ольга OlgaЗначит, это конец игры.Znachit, eto konets igry.So, it's game over.
- Дмитрий DmitryЧто нам теперь делать?Chto nam teper delat?What do we do now?
- Ольга OlgaБежим отсюда скорее.Bezhim otsyuda skoree.Let's get out of here quickly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries конец, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
