подходящий
podkhodyashchiy
The English word "matching" can be translated into Russian as подходящий (podkhodyashchiy).
Подходящий is used to describe something that is the same as another or shares the same design. In many cases, such as when something is matching a description or fitting a pattern, it is followed by the preposition под and the accusative case.
Meaning: the same as another, sharing the same design (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a present participle derived from the verb подходить, which means "to approach" or "to fit". Its literal meaning is "fitting" or "suitable".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use подходящая for feminine nouns, подходящее for neuter nouns and подходящие for the plural form used for multiple items or a collective group.
How do you pronounce it?
podkhodyashchiy
Did you know?
- The Russian word подходящий is typologically similar to the Latin word conveniēns, which also evolved from a verb meaning 'to come together'.
- If you are looking for 'matching' clothes in a store, a Russian speaker might use the word сочетающийся instead, which focuses on how colors or patterns 'harmonize' rather than just 'fitting' a description.
- In Russian, if a person is a 'good match' for a job, you would use подходящий, but if you say a person is 'matching' a certain type of person, you might actually use the word под стать, which is a fixed idiom.
Examples in context
- Полиция обнаружила грузовик, подходящий под это описание.The police found a truck matching that description.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use подходящий when describing something that matches a specific description.Tatoeba #3887295 by odexed, translation #3886832 by Amastan
- У меня есть соответствующий опытI have relevant experience.
- Это платье подходит к её аксессуарамThis dress matches her accessories.
- Цвета вашей одежды и аксессуаров так хорошо подходят друг другуThe colors of your clothes and accessories match so well.
- Мебель и декор в этой комнате гармонируют друг с другомThe furniture and decor in this room match each other.
Example conversation
Sergey and Olga are looking for furniture in a shop.
- Сергей SergeyОльга, есть ли здесь подходящий стул?Ol'ga, yest' li zdes' podkhodyashchiy stul?Olga, is there a matching chair here?
- Ольга OlgaПосмотри вон тот, он выглядит отлично.Posmotri von tot, on vyglyadit otlichno.Look at that one, it looks great.
- Сергей SergeyДа, этот стул подходит к столу.Da, etot stul podkhodit k stolu.Yes, this chair matches the table.
- Ольга OlgaДавай его возьмем.Davay yego voz'mem.Let's take it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries подходящий, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
