ключи
The Russian phrase for keys is ключи.
The word ключи refers to physical keys, but it also means water springs or sources in a geographical context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is ключ.
Did you know?
- In a Russian keyboard layout, the keys are called клавиши rather than ключи. Using ключи for a computer keyboard would be considered a mistake.
- In Russian, the phrase подобрать ключ к кому-либо means to find the right way to approach or influence a person. It implies finding the unique psychological 'key' that opens someone's heart or mind.
- The term ключ can refer to a 'wrench' or 'spanner' in a technical context. Specifically, a гаечный ключ is a tool used for tightening bolts.
Examples in context
- Ключи не у них.They don't have the keys.This sentence is useful for saying that they do not have the ключи.Tatoeba #11783535 by marafon, translation #11783436 by Fenrir
- Ключи не у нас.We do not have the keys.This sentence is useful for saying that we do not have the ключи.Tatoeba #11783537 by marafon, translation #11783427 by Fenrir
- Ключи не у неё.She does not have the keys.This sentence is useful for saying that she does not have the ключи.Tatoeba #11783539 by marafon, translation #11783415 by Fenrir
- Я потерял(а) ключи от своей квартиры.I lost the keys to my apartment.
- Можете ли вы дать мне ключи от номера?Can you give me the keys to the room?
- Мама, где мои ключики от машины?Mom, where are my car keys?
- Давай свои ключики, я возьму машину в аренду.Give me your keys, I'll rent the car.
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Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are looking for the house keys before leaving.
- Дмитрий DmitryОльга, ты видела мои ключи?Olga, ty videla moi klyuchi?Olga, have you seen my keys?
- Ольга OlgaДа, твои ключи на столе.Da, tvoi klyuchi na stole.Yes, your keys are on the table.
- Дмитрий DmitryОй, точно, вот они.Oy, tochno, vot oni.Oh, right, here they are.
- Ольга OlgaТеперь мы можем идти.Teper' my mozhem idti.Now we can go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
