гном
gnom[ɡnom]masculine
The English phrase "gnome" can be translated into Russian as гном. Wiktionary also lists ка́рлик (kárlik).
Meaning: dwarf, goblin (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| гном | gnom | [ɡnom] (narrow) | masculine |
| ка́рлик | kárlik | masculine |
The word is used to describe a mythological or fantasy creature, such as a gnome or a goblin.
Which one should you use?
Use гном specifically for fantasy or mythological creatures. In contrast, the word ка́рлик is used to refer to a person with dwarfism.
How do you pronounce it?
gnom
Did you know?
- Russian speakers use гном for both 'gnomes' and 'dwarves' in translations of fantasy worlds, such as in the Russian versions of 'The Lord of the Rings' or 'Warhammer'.
- The word гном comes from the New Latin 'gnomus', a term coined by the physician Paracelsus as a synonym for 'pygmaeus'.
- While гном describes a fantasy creature, the word домовой refers to a much more common Russian folklore entity: a house spirit that lives under the stove or threshold.
Examples in context
- Гном использовал гриб как зонтик.The gnome used a mushroom as an umbrella.This sentence shows how a гном might use a mushroom.Tatoeba #14003517 by marafon, translation #13999700 by rul
- Я гном.I am a gnome.This sentence is a simple way to state one's identity as a гном.Tatoeba #13438842 by marafon, translation #13438841 by Seael
- Том – гном.Tom is a gnome.This sentence demonstrates how to identify someone as a гном.Tatoeba #3165667 by odexed, translation #10028602 by shekitten
- Я прочитал интересную книгу о гномах.I read an interesting book about gnomes.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are looking at a fantasy game character.
- Дмитрий DmitryКакой забавный гном!Kakoy zabavnyy gnom!What a funny gnome!
- Ольга OlgaДа, он очень маленький.Da, on ochen' malen'kiy.Yes, he is very small.
- Дмитрий DmitryЭтот гном носит красную шапку.Etot gnom nosit krasnuyu shapku.This gnome is wearing a red hat.
- Ольга OlgaОн выглядит очень мило.On vyglyadit ochen' milo.He looks very cute.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gnome” translations and entries гном, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries гном, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
