интрове́ртный
introvértnyj
The English word "introverted" is интрове́ртный (introvértnyj) in Russian. Wiktionary also lists интроверти́рованный (introvertírovannyj).
Meaning: psychology: Of or characteristic of an introvert (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| интрове́ртный | introvértnyj |
| интроверти́рованный | introvertírovannyj |
In psychology, интрове́ртный is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is characteristic of an introvert.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective интрове́ртный must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. The feminine form is интрове́ртная and the neuter form is интрове́ртное. Additionally, while интрове́ртный is the adjective, the noun for a person who is an introvert is интроверт.
How do you pronounce it?
introvértnyj
Did you know?
- In casual Russian conversation, someone who is интрове́ртный might be described as за́мкнутый, which literally means 'locked' or 'closed off'.
- If you want to say someone is 'very introverted' in a casual way, you might use the word 'тихоня' (quiet one) instead of the formal adjective.
- The word 'интроверт' is a direct loanword from Latin via German, making it an 'internationalism' that sounds very familiar to English speakers.
Examples in context
- Вадима считают интровертом в офисе из-за его скрытности и предпочтения работы в одиночестве.Vadim is considered an introvert in the office due to his reserved nature and preference for working alone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “introverted” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
