лисичка
lisichka
The Russian phrase for "little fox" is лисичка (lisichka).
The term can refer to a small fox or be used as a cute way to refer to a fox. Note that лисичка is a homonym. It can also mean a "chanterelle mushroom".
What does it mean word for word?
лисичка is a diminutive form of лиса (fox), where the suffix –ичк– is added to convey a sense of smallness or endearment.
Which one should you use?
Лисёнок is an informal alternative used to convey warmth and tenderness towards a little fox.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of лисичка is лисички. When лисичка is the direct object of a sentence, it changes to the accusative form лисичку.
How do you pronounce it?
lisichka
Did you know?
- In Russian folklore, the fox is often called лисичка-сестричка, which translates to 'little fox sister'.
- In Russian, describing someone as having лисий взгляд means they have a 'foxy look', implying they are plotting something.
- The root of лисичка is shared with the Czech word 'liška', showing a deep linguistic connection between Russian and other Slavic languages.
Examples in context
- Маленький лис сегодня был очень игривым.The little fox was very playful today.
- Лисичка, ты такая милая!Little fox, you are so adorable!
- Эта рыжая лисичка очень милая.Eta ryzhaya lisichka ochen' milaya.This little red fox is very cute.
- В лесу пробежала маленькая лисичка.V lesu probezhala malen'kaya lisichka.A little fox ran through the forest.
- Посмотри, какая красивая лисичка!Posmotri, kakaya krasivaya lisichka!Look, what a beautiful little fox!
Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are walking through a park near a forest.
- Ольга OlgaДмитрий, смотри, там лисичка!Dmitry, smotri, tam lisichka!Dmitry, look, there is a little fox!
- Дмитрий DmitryО, и правда, какая она маленькая.O, i pravda, kakaya ona malen'kaya.Oh, truly, she is so small.
- Ольга OlgaЭта лисичка совсем не боится нас.Eta lisichka sovsem ne boitsya nas.This little fox is not afraid of us at all.
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, она очень любопытная.Da, ona ochen' lyubopytnaya.Yes, she is very curious.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries лисичка, CC BY-SA 4.0.
