оби́да
obídafeminine
The English phrase 'grudge' can be translated into Russian as оби́да (obída), неприя́знь or зло́ба.
Meaning: deep seated animosity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| оби́да | obída | feminine |
| неприя́знь | neprijáznʹ | feminine |
| зло́ба | zlóba | feminine |
The term оби́да is used when a grudge stems from feeling personally insulted, hurt or slighted. To express the specific act of 'holding a grudge' or nursing a resentment, use the phrase держа́ть оби́ду.
Which one should you use?
оби́да specifically refers to resentment or hurt feelings.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
оби́да is a feminine noun and follows standard feminine declension patterns.
How do you pronounce it?
obída
Did you know?
- Russian has a specific word оби́женный, describing a person who identifies themselves by their grudge or perceived victimhood.
- In Russian, you do not just 'hold' a grudge, but you can нака́пливать оби́ды, which means 'accumulating' them like a physical hoard.
- If a grudge is very deep and long-lasting, Russians might describe it as 'heavy', using the adjective тяжёлый to modify the noun.
Examples in context
- Я не хочу держать обиду на тебя.I don't want to hold a grudge against you.
- У меня нет неприязни к тебе, давай забудем об этом.I hold no grudge against you, let's forget about it.
- Эта старая оби́да мешает нам жить.Eta staraya obida meshayet nam zhit'.This old grudge prevents us from living.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grudge” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
