Макс
Maks
Макс (Maks) is the Russian shortened form of the masculine given name Max.
Макс is used as a nickname for the masculine given name Maximilian or Maxwell.
Which one should you use?
Макс is the most frequently used informal version of the name. For a more endearing and playful variation, you can use Максик.
How do you pronounce it?
Maks
Did you know?
- In Russian, it is common to combine a name like Макс with a patronymic, the father's name, to create a formal address.
- In the Russian Orthodox tradition, there are multiple saints named Максим, meaning a child named Макс might celebrate his 'name day' on several different dates throughout the year.
- Using the short form Макс with a stranger or a superior in a professional Russian setting would be considered an overstep of social boundaries.
Examples in context
- Макс ест за двоих.Max is eating for two.This sentence shows how to use Макс in a sentence about eating.Tatoeba #12574166 by marafon, translation #13816635 by tieguy
- Макс объяснил Джули, почему он не мог прийти на её прощальную вечеринку.Max explained to Julie why he could not go to her farewell party.This sentence shows how to use Макс when describing an explanation given to someone.Tatoeba #412716 by Hellerick, translation #32549 by CN
- Макс едва не утонул.Max almost drowned.This sentence shows how to use Макс in a sentence about nearly drowning.Tatoeba #12739846 by Snegsova, translation #12892086 by ddnktr
- Привет, Макс! Хочешь выпить кофе?Hey Maks, want to grab a coffee?
- Максик, ты закончил свою домашнюю работу?Maksik, have you finished your homework?
- Уважаемый Максим, мы рады предложить вам должность старшего инженера.Dear Maxim, we are pleased to offer you the position of Senior Engineer.
- Макс, ты собираешься на вечеринку сегодня вечером?Maks, are you coming to the party tonight?
- Максик, давай сходим поиграем в футбол в парке!Maksik, let's go play soccer in the park!
Example conversation
Dmitry and Maria are talking about their friend.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы видела, что сделал Макс?Ty videla, chto sdelal Maks?Did you see what Max did?
- Мария MariaНет, а что случилось?Net, a chto sluchilos'?No, what happened?
- Дмитрий DmitryМакс купил нам билеты в кино.Maks kupil nam bilety v kino.Max bought us movie tickets.
- Мария MariaКакой он молодец!Kakoy on molodets!He is such a great guy!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
