Джефф
Dzheff
The English name Jeff is translated into Russian as Джефф (Dzheff).
Джефф is a male given name.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the name in a sentence, it may change its ending based on its grammatical role. If the name is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative form Джеффа. When giving something to Jeff, use the dative form Джеффу. If you are saying something is done by or with Jeff, use the instrumental form Джеффом.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Dzheff.
Did you know?
- Unlike traditional Slavic names, the name Джефф does not have a standard system of diminutive nicknames, such as turning 'Ivan' into 'Vanya'.
- Because the дж sound in Джефф is rare in native Russian words, it immediately signals to a listener that the person being discussed is likely of foreign origin.
- When writing the name in the Cyrillic alphabet, the English 'J' sound is replaced by 'Дж', a combination of two letters used to approximate the 'dg' sound.
Examples in context
- Все зовут его Джефф.Everyone calls him Jeff.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone is called Джефф.Tatoeba #1796509 by Balamax, translation #32123 by CN
- Джефф, похоже, знает, кто она.It seems that Jeff knows who she is.This sentence is useful for showing the name used as a subject in a sentence.Tatoeba #8145268 by marafon, translation #1723383 by belgavox
- Джефф думает, что никогда не влюбится.Jeff thinks he will never fall in love.Tatoeba #3697132 by sharptoothed, translation #53684 by CN
- Джеффри, не забудь подписать этот документ, пожалуйста.Jeff, don't forget to sign this document, please.
- Конечно, сделаю это сразу, спасибо!Of course, I'll do it right away, thank you!
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Alexander are talking about a new colleague.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы знаешь, кто наш новый менеджер?Ty znayesh', kto nash novyy menedzher?Do you know who our new manager is?
- Александр AleksandrДа, его зовут Джефф.Da, yego zovut Dzheff.Yes, his name is Jeff.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДжефф придет сегодня на встречу?Dzheff pridet segodnya na vstrechu?Will Jeff come to the meeting today?
- Александр AleksandrДа, он обещал быть.Da, on obeshchal byt'.Yes, he promised to be here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
