мемориа́л
memoriálmasculine
The English word "memorial" translates to Russian as мемориа́л (memoriál). Wiktionary also lists па́мятник (pámjatnik).
Meaning: structure (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| мемориа́л | memoriál | masculine |
| па́мятник | pámjatnik | masculine |
Both мемориа́л and па́мятник can be used to refer to a memorial. Мемориа́л is the direct translation of the English word "memorial".
Which one should you use?
While мемориа́л refers to a large-scale memorial complex or site, па́мятник is the more common word for a specific monument, statue or memorial structure.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural nominative form of мемориа́л is мемориа́лы, and the genitive singular form is мемориа́ла.
How do you pronounce it?
memoriál
Did you know?
- In Russia, it is a widespread custom to leave fresh flowers or a bottle of vodka at the base of a па́мятник to a soldier or a historical figure.
- While мемориа́л usually refers to a site, a па́мятник can refer to an ancient manuscript or a rare early version of a literary text.
- Russian speakers use the phrase па́мятник поставить to mean 'to immortalize' someone's legacy, even if no physical structure is ever built.
Examples in context
- Этот памятник является мемориалом погибшим во время войныThis monument is a memorial to those who died during the war
- Этот памятник посвящен павшим в битвеThis monument is dedicated to those who fell in battle
- Они создали мемориалчик перед входом в дом своих покойных родителейThey created a small memorial in front of the entrance to their late parents' house
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Andrey are walking through a city park.
- Андрей AndreyПосмотри, какой красивый мемориа́л!Posmotri, kakoy krasivyy memorial!Look, what a beautiful memorial!
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, он выглядит очень величественно.Da, on vyglyadit ochen velichestvenno.Yes, it looks very majestic.
- Андрей AndreyТы знаешь, кому посвящён этот мемориа́л?Ty znaesh, komu posvyashchen etot memorial?Do you know who this memorial is dedicated to?
- Екатерина EkaterinaНет, давай прочитаем надпись вместе.Net, davay prochitayem nadpis vmeste.No, let's read the inscription together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “memorial” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
