идиоты
idioty
The English phrase "idiots" is translated into Russian as идиоты (idioty).
идиоты is a plural noun used to describe people who are considered stupid or foolish.
Which one should you use?
While идиоты is a direct translation, other forms exist depending on the nuance you wish to convey. Дураки is a common and straightforward term for idiots, while Тупицы is used to describe someone who lacks intelligence or acts foolishly. For a harsher or more specific term, you can use Кретины, which translates as "cretins". If you want to convey "fools" in a less harsh way, use Глупцы.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is идиот.
How do you pronounce it?
idioty
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word дурак for 'fool' is sometimes used as a term of endearment or a playful tease between friends and romantic partners.
- There is a famous Russian folk character called Иванушка-дурачок or 'Ivan the Fool' who often succeeds through luck and kindness despite being called an idiot.
- The Russian word дурак for 'fool' is used in the popular children's game Дураки, which is one of the most played card games in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Examples in context
- Том с Мэри не идиоты.Tom and Mary aren't idiots.This sentence shows how to use идиоты in a negative statement.Tatoeba #6918505 by marafon, translation #6912755 by CK
- Мы смеялись как идиоты.We laughed like idiots.This sentence illustrates the use of идиоты in a simile.Tatoeba #4581118 by Selena777, translation #3536371 by Hybrid
- Половина из вас идиоты.Half of you are idiots.This sentence demonstrates how to use идиоты when referring to a group of people.Tatoeba #4823162 by odexed, translation #884331 by CM
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Example conversation
Two friends are complaining about their incompetent coworkers at a cafe.
- Александр AleksandrОни просто полные идиоты.Oni prosto polnyye idioty.They are just complete idiots.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, они ничего не понимают.Da, oni nichego ne ponimayut.Yes, they don't understand anything.
- Александр AleksandrКак можно быть такими идиотами?Kak mozhno byt' takimi idiotami?How can they be such idiots?
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ тоже не знаю, Александр.Ya tozhe ne znayu, Aleksandr.I don't know either, Alexander.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
