ма́фия
máfijafeminine
The Russian word for 'mafia' is ма́фия (máfija).
The term refers to a crime syndicate.
Meaning: a crime syndicate (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ма́фия is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is máfija.
Did you know?
- Russian speakers often use the word мафия to refer to the popular party game of the same name, which is an immense cultural phenomenon in Russia and former Soviet states.
- The concept of ма́фия in Russia is closely linked to the вор в зако́не (thief-in-law) system, a distinct criminal caste with its own strict code of conduct and tattoos.
- In Russian criminal slang, the concept of an organized crime group is often called a брига́да, which literally means 'brigade'.
Examples in context
- Последний фильм знаменитого режиссера рассказывает историю жестокой мафии в Нью-Йорке.The latest film by the famous director tells the story of a ruthless mafia in New York.
- В фильме показана старая ма́фия.V filme pokazana staraya mafiya.The movie shows the old mafia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mafia” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
