сумасшедший
sumasshedshiy
The Russian word for the English phrase 'mad' is сумасшедший (sumasshedshiy).
While сумасшедший is the translation for 'mad' when referring to insanity or acting crazily, it is not used to mean 'angry'. For the English sense of 'angry', you should instead use злой or сердитый. The phrase как сумасшедший is used idiomatically to mean 'like mad' or 'extremely', indicating something is being done at a very high speed or intensity.
Meaning: angry (adj)
Which one should you use?
In English, 'mad' can mean both 'insane' and 'angry'. In Russian, these are distinct. сумасшедший only means 'insane' or 'crazy'. To express the feeling of being angry, use the adjective злой or the verb сердиться (to be angry) or the phrase быть в ярости (to be in a rage).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective сумасшедший changes based on the gender and number of the subject: use сумасшедшая for a female subject and сумасшедшие for plural subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
sumasshedshiy
Did you know?
- When expressing that someone is 'mad' with rage, Russians may say they are вне себя, which literally means they are 'outside of themselves'.
- Russian has a specific word псих derived from 'psychology' that is used as a slang term for someone who is 'mad' or 'unstable', often replacing сумасшедший in casual speech.
- The word сумасшедший literally describes someone who has 'stepped off' or 'gone out of' their ум, which means 'mind'.
Examples in context
- Нет, я не сумасшедший.No, I'm not mad.This sentence is useful for denying that one is insane using сумасшедший.Tatoeba #3555693 by Selena777, translation #11126611 by sundown
- Том вёл как сумасшедший.Tom drove like mad.This sentence shows how to use the phrase 'like mad' with сумасшедший.Tatoeba #2763465 by sharptoothed, translation #2763464 by sharptoothed
- Почему ты такой сумасшедший?Why are you so mad?This sentence demonstrates asking someone why they are acting so crazy with сумасшедший.Tatoeba #2279120 by DiePain, translation #826488 by odiernod
- Он был злой, когда узнал о вашей ошибке.He was mad when he found out about your mistake.
- Она выглядела раздражённой после долгой встречи.She looked mad after the long meeting.
- Не волнуйся, он иногда бывает злющим.Don't worry, he sometimes gets really mad.
- Она была в ярости после его оскорбления.She was mad after his insult.
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Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are discussing a very stressful day.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ чувствую себя сумасшедшим от этого стресса.Ya chuvstvuyu sebya sumasshedshim ot etogo stressa.I feel mad from all this stress.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСпокойно, Дмитрий, всё будет хорошо.Spokoyno, Dmitry, vsyo budet khorosho.Calm down, Dmitry, everything will be fine.
- Дмитрий DmitryЭтот проект просто сумасшедший!Etot proyekt prosto sumasshedshiy!This project is just mad!
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, но мы справимся с ним.Da, no my spravimsya s nim.Yes, but we will handle it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries сумасшедший, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
