вот
vot[vot]
The Russian phrase for "here is" is вот (vot).
The word вот is the standard and most common way to express "here is" in Russian. It is used to draw attention to a person or thing that you are presenting or pointing out.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word вот is versatile and can translate to both "here is" and "here are", as it is used for both singular and plural subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
vot
Did you know?
- In a common Russian idiom, вот-вот means that something is about to happen any second, regardless of where the object is located.
- While it can mean 'here is', вот is also frequently used as an expletctive or an interjection to express sudden realization or frustration, similar to how an English speaker might say 'there!' or 'bam!'
- In Russian, if you are pointing to something very close to you, you might use вот, but if you are pointing to something far away, you would switch to вон.
Examples in context
- Вот тебе мой номер.Here is my number.This sentence is useful for showing how to present a piece of information like a phone number using вот.Tatoeba #5032461 by marafon, translation #7826667 by miklandr
- Вот письмо для тебя.Here is a letter for you.This sentence is useful for showing how to present an object like a letter using вот.Tatoeba #1864150 by estong, translation #18067 by CK
- Вот ещё один пример.Here is a further example.This sentence is useful for showing how to point out an additional example using вот.Tatoeba #6616748 by marafon, translation #11690835 by sundown
- Вот вам ваше письмо.Here is your letter.
- Вот тебе подарок.Here is your gift.
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Example conversation
Alexander is handing a gift to Ekaterina in a cafe.
- Екатерина EkaterinaАлександр, что это?Aleksandr, chto eto?Alexander, what is this?
- Александр AleksandrВот твой подарок, Екатерина.Vot tvoy podarok, Ekaterina.Here is your gift, Ekaterina.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОй, это так красиво!Oy, eto tak krasivo!Oh, it is so beautiful!
- Александр AleksandrЯ рад, что тебе нравится.Ya rad, chto tebe nravitsya.I am glad that you like it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry вот, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
