Гарри
Garri
The English name Harry is translated into Russian as Гарри (Garri).
Гарри is a male given name used in Russian to refer to individuals named Harry.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Garri.
Did you know?
- While Гарри is a foreign name, Russian has a native name Георгий, which is the equivalent of 'George'. Both names share a common root in the Greek word for 'farmer'.
- While Гарри is a direct transcription of the English name, Russians often use it exclusively to refer to the character Harry Potter, rather than as a common name for local people.
- In Russian culture, foreign names like Гарри are typically used without a patronymic, unlike native Russian names which almost always include the father's name in formal settings.
Examples in context
- Гарри всего сорок лет.Harry is only 40.This sentence is useful for stating Harry's age.Tatoeba #10606811 by marafon, translation #35058 by CN
- Ты похож на Гарри Поттера.You look like Harry Potter.This sentence is useful for making a comparison to Harry Potter.Tatoeba #4639313 by odexed, translation #2220271 by Hybrid
- Он не смог разбудить Гарри.He failed to wake Harry up.This sentence is useful for describing the action of failing to wake Harry up.Tatoeba #1239574 by Squaw, translation #292428 by CN
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are talking about a mutual friend.
- Андрей AndreyТы видела Гарри сегодня?Ty videla Garri segodnya?Did you see Harry today?
- Ольга OlgaНет, а где он?Net, a gde on?No, where is he?
- Андрей AndreyГарри сейчас в магазине.Garri seychas v magazine.Harry is at the store right now.
- Ольга OlgaПонятно, я подожду его.Ponyatno, ya podozhdu ego.I see, I will wait for him.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
