Я пукнул
Ya puknul
The English phrase "I farted" is translated into Russian as Я пукнул (Ya puknul).
Я пукнул is a straightforward and informal way to admit that one has released gas from the bowels.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Я пукнул implies a relatively small or quiet sound. This contrasts with more vulgar verbs, such as the one found in the phrase перднуть, which imply a louder or more forceful act.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Я пукнул is an informal expression. If you wish to be more polite or use a euphemism, you can say Я испортил воздух, which literally means "I spoiled the air".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes based on the gender of the speaker. A male speaker uses the default form Я пукнул, while a female speaker uses Я пукнула.
How do you pronounce it?
Ya puknul
Did you know?
- In Russian folklore and jokes, the act of farting is often associated with the 'domovoy', a house spirit who might cause sudden noises or smells to signal his presence.
- While пукнуть is informal, the more vulgar term перднуть is so common that it is often used as a slang metaphor for something that failed or collapsed completely.
- The verb пукнуть is onomatopoeic, meaning the sound of the word itself is intended to mimic the short, popping sound of the action.
Examples in context
- Я пукнул.I farted.This sentence is useful for practicing the statement Я пукнул.Tatoeba #13784931 by Just_Balls, translation #12528444 by cost_
- Я пукнулI farted
- Извини, я пукнул.Izvini, ya puknul.Sorry, I farted.
- Кажется, я пукнул.Kazhetsya, ya puknul.I think I farted.
Example conversation
Sergey and Olga are sitting on the sofa.
- Сергей SergeyФу, чем это пахнет?Fu, chem eto pakhnet?Ew, what is that smell?
- Сергей SergeyСергей, это ты?Sergey, eto ty?Sergey, was that you?
- Ольга OlgaДа, я пукнул.Da, ya puknul.Yes, I farted.
- Сергей SergeyНу ты и даешь!Nu ty i dayosh!You're unbelievable!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
