ястреб
yastreb
The Russian word for hawk is ястреб (yastreb).
The noun ястреб refers to a predatory bird of the Accipitridae family. If you are referring to the talons of a hawk, the word used is когти.
Meaning: predatory bird of Accipitridae (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ястреб changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. The form ястреба is used when the hawk is the direct object of a transitive verb. The form ястребу is used when the hawk is the indirect object. The form ястребом is used when the hawk is the means or instrument of an action.
How do you pronounce it?
yastreb
Did you know?
- Russian folklore often contrasts the ястреб with the сокол (falcon), with the latter symbolizing bravery and nobility while the hawk is often seen as more cunning.
- The word ястреб is a direct descendant of the Proto-Slavic root *àstrę̄bъ, meaning it has been used in almost the exact same way for thousands of years.
- In Russian political terminology, a 'hawk' is called a ястреб just as in English, referring to someone who favors aggressive or warlike policies.
Examples in context
- Ястреб хищная птица.The hawk is a bird of prey.This sentence is useful for defining what a ястреб is.Tatoeba #8225488 by fjay69, translation #6783014 by CataG
- Стрела прошла сквозь ястреба.An arrow passed through the hawk.This sentence shows the accusative form ястреба used as a direct object.Tatoeba #1562493 by Biga, translation #27201 by keegi
- Птица была вдвое меньше ястреба.The bird was half the size of a hawk.Tatoeba #3344693 by odexed, translation #45010 by BraveSentry
- Охотник наблюдал за ястребом, парящим в небе.The hunter observed the hawk soaring in the sky.
- Я люблю наблюдать за соколами во время прогулок в парке.I enjoy watching hawks during walks in the park.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sergey and Olga are walking in the forest.
- Сергей SergeyСмотри, там в небе ястреб!Smotri, tam v nebe yastreb!Look, there is a hawk in the sky!
- Ольга OlgaОго, какой он большой!Ogo, kakoy on bolshoy!Wow, how big it is!
- Сергей SergeyНаверное, ястреб охотится на мышь.Navernoye, yastreb okhotitsya na mysh.The hawk is probably hunting a mouse.
- Ольга OlgaДа, он летит очень быстро.Da, on letit ochen bystro.Yes, it is flying very fast.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ястреб, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
