Ларри
Larri
The English name Larry is translated into Russian as Ларри (Larri).
Ларри is used as a transliterated form of the name Larry, which serves as a diminutive of Laurence.
Meaning: diminutive of Laurence (name)
Which one should you use?
Ларри is the standard form, while Ларик is an informal variant.
How do you pronounce it?
Larri
Did you know?
- The name Лаврентий is derived from the Latin word for 'laurel', which is why the Russian word for a laurel wreath, лавр, shares the same root.
- When using Ларик, a speaker can further modify it to Ларичка to express even deeper affection or intimacy.
- Using the diminutive 'Ларик' in a formal Russian business setting would be considered a significant breach of etiquette, much sharper than calling a boss 'Larry' in English.
Examples in context
- Подумав, что комментарий Фреда был пошлым, Ларри повёл себя высокомерно.Because he thought Fred's comment was tacky, Larry got up on his high horse.This sentence shows the usage of Ларри in a descriptive context.Tatoeba #3009891 by shanghainese, translation #34086 by Dejo
- Ларри Эвинг женат.Larry Ewing is married.This sentence shows the usage of Ларри in a simple statement about a person's marital status.Tatoeba #593287 by wondersz1, translation #4698118 by Sladey
- Ларри пришёл сегодня раньше.Larri prishyol segodnya ran'she.Larry arrived earlier today.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Ольга OlgaТы видел Ларри сегодня?Ty videl Larri segodnya?Did you see Larry today?
- Александр AleksandrНет, я не видел его.Net, ya ne videl yego.No, I haven't seen him.
- Ольга OlgaЛарри сказал, что зайдёт позже.Larri skazal, chto zaydyot pozzhe.Larry said he will stop by later.
- Александр AleksandrХорошо, я подожду его.Khorosho, ya podozhdu yego.Okay, I will wait for him.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
