Гектор
Gektor
The name Hector in Russian is Гектор (Gektor).
Гектор refers to the name of the prince of Troy from Greek mythology.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Gektor.
Did you know?
- If you were looking for the English verb 'to hector' (to bully), a Russian speaker would never use the name Гектор to express that idea.
- In Russian, the name Гектор is occasionally used as a metaphor for a steadfast defender or a tragic hero who fights a losing battle, mirroring the character's role in the 'Iliad'.
- The name Гектор is rarely used as a given name for Russian babies today, remaining almost exclusively a reference to the mythological figure.
Examples in context
- Гектор из Перу. Он перуанец.Hector is from Peru. He is Peruvian.This sentence shows the use of Гектор as a proper name.Tatoeba #2657124 by odexed, translation #1110394 by Miktsoanit
- Гектор был великим воином.Gektor byl velikim voinom.Hector was a great warrior.
- В мифах Гектор герой Трои.V mifakh Gektor geroy Troi.In myths, Hector is a hero of Troy.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book about Greek mythology.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы знаешь, кто такой Гектор?Ty znayesh', kto takoy Gektor?Do you know who Hector is?
- Александр AleksandrКонечно, это герой из мифов.Konechno, eto geroy iz mifov.Of course, he is a hero from the myths.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАлександр, ты прочитал про него?Aleksandr, ty prochital pro nego?Alexander, did you read about him?
- Александр AleksandrДа, Анастасия, я читал эту историю.Da, Anastasiya, ya chital etu istoriyu.Yes, Anastasia, I read that story.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
