знак
znak[znak]masculine
In Russian, the word for mark can be translated as знак (znak). Wiktionary also lists отме́тка (otmétka).
Meaning: indication for reference or measurement (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| знак | znak | [znak] (narrow) | masculine |
| отме́тка | otmétka | feminine |
The term знак refers to abstract symbols, signs or punctuation marks. For example, the phrase знак вопроса means question mark and знак восклицания means exclamation mark. On the other hand, отметка is used when referring to a physical mark made for reference, such as a notch or a recorded grade or score.
Which one should you use?
Use знак when you are talking about a sign, symbol or punctuation mark. Use отметка when you mean a physical mark, a notch or a grade.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form of знак is знака.
How do you pronounce it?
znak
Did you know?
- The word знак shares its distant roots with the English word 'know', both originating from an ancient Indo-European root meaning 'to recognize' or 'to know'.
- A person can be described as having a 'mark' on their reputation, but in Russian, the term клеймо is often used for a more derogatory 'brand' or 'stigma'.
- If you are looking for a 'landmark' or a signpost, Russian uses the word ориентир instead of a direct translation of 'mark'.
Examples in context
- Что означает этот знак?What does this mark mean?This sentence is useful for asking about the meaning of a specific знак.Tatoeba #445641 by Hellerick, translation #60275 by CK
- Ты забыл вопросительный знак.You forgot the question mark.This sentence shows how to refer to a знак used in punctuation.Tatoeba #5309350 by Wezel, translation #9181502 by Nylez
- Запятая – это знак препинания.A comma is a punctuation mark.This sentence provides an example of using знак in the context of punctuation.Tatoeba #5120589 by marafon, translation #8419953 by AlanF_US
- Здравствуйте, Марк. Расскажите нам о вашем опыте работы.Hello, Mark. Tell us about your work experience.
- Господин Марк, пришло время подвести итоги.Mr. Mark, it's time to summarize the results.
- Привет, Марк! Что планируешь делать в выходные?Hi, Mark! What are your plans for the weekend?
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Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are looking at a technical map.
- Александр AleksandrНа карте есть какой-то знак.Na karte yest' kakoy-to znak.There is some kind of mark on the map.
- Ольга OlgaКакой именно знак ты видишь?Kakoy imenno znak ty vidish'?What specific mark do you see?
- Александр AleksandrЭтот знак указывает на дорогу.Etot znak ukazyvayet na dorogu.This mark indicates the road.
- Ольга OlgaТеперь я поняла, что это значит.Teper' ya ponyala, chto eto znachit.Now I understand what it means.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mark” translations and entries знак, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries знак, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
