наруши́тель
narušítelʹmasculine
The Russian word for "intruder" is наруши́тель (narušítelʹ). If unsure, use наруши́тель. Wiktionary also lists наруши́тельница (narušítelʹnica).
Meaning: someone who intrudes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| наруши́тель | narušítelʹ | masculine |
| наруши́тельница | narušítelʹnica | feminine |
The term наруши́тель refers to someone who breaks rules, laws or boundaries. While it can describe a physical intruder, it is very commonly used in legal or administrative contexts to refer to a violator or rule-breaker, such as a traffic violator who breaks a regulation.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form наруши́тель is the standard term for an intruder. The feminine form наруши́тельница is used specifically when the intruder is known to be female.
How do you pronounce it?
narušítelʹ
Did you know?
- The root of наруши́тель is ру́шить, a word that means 'to demolish' or 'to destroy'.
- A person who physically breaks into a building is often called a взломщик, a term that literally means 'breaker-in' and implies the destruction of a lock or barrier.
- If someone enters a home without permission but does not break any laws, Russians describe them as a незваный гость, meaning an 'uncalled guest'.
Examples in context
- Пожалуйста, незамедлительно уведомите службу безопасности о любых нарушителях на территории компании.Please immediately notify the security service of any intruders on the company's premises.
- Неизвестный незваный гость появился на детском празднике и испугал детей.An unknown uninvited guest showed up at the children's party and scared the kids.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “intruder” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
