лорд
lord[ɫort]
The English word 'lord' can be translated into Russian as лорд, depending on the context.
In Russian, лорд is a loanword used primarily to refer to British nobility or specific titles within Western contexts. It is not the standard term used when referring to God as 'Lord'.
Meaning: God (name)
Which one should you use?
While лорд is used for Western titles, the standard Russian word for 'Lord' in a religious sense is Господь. Additionally, if you wish to refer to a 'master' or 'ruler' in a formal way, you might use влады́ка.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When the word лорд functions as the direct object of a verb, it changes its ending to лорда.
How do you pronounce it?
lord
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word Господь is used for 'Lord' in a religious sense, but it is also the root of the word господин, which means 'mister' or 'gentleman'.
- The term владыка is used specifically to address high-ranking Orthodox clergy, such as bishops, acting as a spiritual equivalent to 'lord'.
- Despite being a loanword, лорд is often used in Russian pop culture and literature to evoke a specific 'English' atmosphere rather than just to denote a rank.
Examples in context
- Лорд Карнарвон был египтологом-любителем.Lord Carnarvon was an amateur Egyptologist.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use лорд when referring to a specific title.Tatoeba #11526166 by marafon, translation #6697227 by Hybrid
- "Но я как раз пытаюсь. Я пришёл и поведал тебе". – "Мне? Я должен остановить лорда Пинку Рейгу, могущественнейшего из Четырёх Плаксивых Лордов, одолевшего около трёхсот двадцати человек, уничтожителя имперских инвалидных колясок?""But I just did. I came here to tell you." "Me? Am I supposed to put a stop to Lord Pinku Reiga, mightiest of the Four Weepy Lords, slayer of some 320 men, destroyer of the imperial wheelchairs?!"This sentence shows the use of лорд in a fictional or descriptive context.Tatoeba #2904679 by Ooneykcall, translation #2904649 by Ooneykcall
- Госпо́дин Президе́нт, я благода́рю вас зa ва́шe вре́мя.Mr. President, thank you for your time.
- Влады́ка, вы всегда́ покоря́ете свое́й му́дростью.Lord, you always captivate with your wisdom.
- Господи́н Ива́нов, у вас есть мину́та?Excuse me, Mr. Ivanov, do you have a minute?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry лорд, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
