генерал
general
The English word 'general' can be translated into Russian as генерал.
Meaning: involving every part or member, not specific or particular (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 'генерал' can mean a military rank, it is a noun, whereas the English adjective 'general' (meaning non-specific) is typically expressed by the adjective общий in Russian.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun генерал takes the form генерала when it is the direct object of a verb, such as in 'blamed the general'.
How do you pronounce it?
general
Did you know?
- In Russian military slang, the phrase генеральская болезнь or 'general's disease' refers to a state of being out of touch with reality due to excessive flattery from subordinates.
- To describe a 'general cleaning' of a house, Russians use the term генеральная уборка, using the adjective form of the rank rather than the word for 'common'.
- The word генерал was borrowed into Russian from the German 'General' rather than directly from Latin or English.
Examples in context
- Муж Мэри генерал?Is Mary's husband a general?This sentence is useful for asking if a person holds the rank of генерал.Tatoeba #6159517 by nina99nv, translation #7937003 by AlanF_US
- Он дослужился до генерала.He was advanced to the rank of general.This sentence is useful for describing someone advancing to the rank of генерал.Tatoeba #407461 by Hellerick, translation #288196 by CM
- Люди обвинили генерала Гранта.People blamed General Grant.This sentence is useful for showing how генерал functions as a direct object.Tatoeba #4414167 by odexed, translation #806983 by Source_VOA
- Уважаемый генера́л Иванов, позвольте представиться.Respected General Ivanov, allow me to introduce myself.
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Example conversation
Olga and Andrey are talking about a military movie.
- Ольга OlgaКто главный герой в этом фильме?Kto glavnyy geroy v etom fil'me?Who is the main character in this movie?
- Андрей AndreyГлавный герой суровый генерал.Glavnyy geroy surovyy general.The main character is a stern general.
- Ольга OlgaОн действительно командует всей армией?On deystvitel'no komanduyet vsey armiyey?Does he really command the whole army?
- Андрей AndreyДа, этот генерал принимает все решения.Da, etot general prinimayet vse resheniya.Yes, this general makes all the decisions.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries генерал, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
