волше́бный
volšébnyj
The English word "magical" is translated into Russian as волше́бный (volšébnyj).
The adjective волше́бный is used to describe something enchanting.
Meaning: enchanting (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is built from the root волшеб-, which relates to the concept of magic or sorcery and is connected to the noun волшебник, meaning a magician or wizard.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of волше́бный is волше́бная. The neuter form of волше́бный is волше́бное. The plural form of волше́бный is волше́бные.
How do you pronounce it?
volšébnyj
Did you know?
- In Russian folklore, the root волшеб- is closely tied to the concept of 'speaking' or 'chanting'. The term is related to the ancient practice of using rhythmic spoken words to cast spells, rather than just performing tricks.
- In Russian folklore, a волше́бный object often possesses a sentient or 'living' quality that a simple English 'magical' object might not imply.
- The word волше́бник (wizard) is the standard term for a magician in fairy tales, whereas фокусник is used for a modern stage magician performing tricks.
Examples in context
- Это было волшебное мероприятие.It was a magical event.
- Это был волше́бный вечер.Eto byl volshebnyy vecher.It was a magical evening.
- У неё волше́бный голос.U neyo volshebnyy golos.She has an enchanting voice.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are visiting a winter fair.
- Дмитрий DmitryПосмотри, какой волше́бный город!Posmotri, kakoy volshebnyy gorod!Look, what a magical city!
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, всё вокруг так красиво.Da, vsyo vokrug tak krasivo.Yes, everything around is so beautiful.
- Дмитрий DmitryХочешь купить те огни?Khochesh kupit te ogni?Do you want to buy those lights?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, они создают сказочную атмосферу.Da, oni sozdayut skazochnuyu atmosferu.Yes, they create a fairytale atmosphere.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “magical” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
