бабушка и дедушка
babushka i dedushka
The Russian phrase for "grandparents" is бабушка и дедушка (babushka i dedushka).
Russian does not have a single, common noun that translates to the collective term "grandparents". Instead, you must use the phrase for "grandmother and grandfather".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of the words for grandmother and grandfather joined by the word for "and".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Russian-speaking circles influenced by German culture, you may encounter the borrowed terms Ома и опа.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the phrase consists of two distinct nouns in the singular, it is treated as a plural subject in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
babushka i dedushka
Did you know?
- The word бабушка is used in Russian to refer to any elderly woman, regardless of whether she is actually someone's grandmother.
- In many Russian families, the grandmother's role traditionally involves the primary care and upbringing of grandchildren while parents work.
- The word бабушка is built upon the root баба, a term that has evolved from a word for a woman into a more informal, sometimes even slightly disrespectful, way to refer to an old woman.
Examples in context
- Это мои бабушка и дедушка.These are my grandparents.This sentence shows how to introduce your grandparents.Tatoeba #7030414 by marafon, translation #10696158 by tokzyk
- Мои бабушка и дедушка умерли.My grandparents are dead.This sentence uses the phrase to discuss the passing of grandparents.Tatoeba #10714517 by Balamax, translation #10713182 by carlosalberto
- Мои бабушка и дедушка на пенсии.My grandparents are retired.This sentence describes the retirement status of grandparents.Tatoeba #13116504 by Wezel, translation #10258624 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Моя бабушка и дедушка живут в деревне.My grandparents live in the village.
- Мои дедушка и бабушка очень любят смотреть мои фотографии.My grandparents love looking at my photos.
- Молодые люди помогают бабушкам и дедушкам перевести дорогу.Young people help grandparents cross the road.
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Example conversation
Andrei and Olga are talking about their upcoming weekend plans.
- Андрей AndreyТы поедешь в гости к семье?Ty poyedesh' v gosti k sem'ye?Are you going to visit your family?
- Ольга OlgaДа, меня ждут бабушка и дедушка.Da, menya zhdut babushka i dedushka.Yes, my grandparents are expecting me.
- Андрей AndreyОни живут в городе или в деревне?Oni zhivut v gorode ili v derevne?Do they live in the city or in the village?
- Ольга OlgaОни живут в маленьком доме у озера.Oni zhivut v malen'kom dome u ozera.They live in a small house by the lake.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
