мыши
myshi
The English phrase "mice" is translated into Russian as мыши (myshi).
мыши refers to small rodents, such as those often found in houses.
Which one should you use?
While мыши is the standard term, мышки can also be used to mean mice in an affectionate or informal context.
How does it change in a sentence?
мыши is the plural form of the singular noun мышь.
How do you pronounce it?
myshi
Did you know?
- The phrase мышиная слеза means 'a mouse's tear' and is used to describe a tiny amount of liquid, such as a very small pour of a drink.
- In certain Russian contexts, the term мышиная возня describes 'mouse scurrying', which refers to futile, disorganized, or pointless activity. It is used to criticize people wasting time on unimportant matters.
- Russian folklore often features the 'mouse' as a clever character that can outsmart larger animals, reflecting a cultural trope of the underdog.
Examples in context
- Мыши это бич.Mice are a pest.This sentence uses мыши to describe them as a pest.Tatoeba #12214286 by marafon, translation #10823088 by Amastan
- Мыши не любят сыр.Mice don't like cheese.This sentence uses мыши to state a preference regarding cheese.Tatoeba #7995320 by marafon, translation #6823610 by Adelpa
- Летучие мыши не мыши.Bats aren't mice.This sentence uses мыши to distinguish between bats and mice.Tatoeba #12031751 by marafon, translation #12032162 by ddnktr
- Количество мышей в этом районе значительно выросло.The number of mice in this area has significantly increased.
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Example conversation
Maria and Alexander are talking about pests in the kitchen.
- Мария MariaАлександр, ты видел, что в кухне мыши?Aleksandr, ty videl, chto v kuhne myshi?Alexander, did you see that there are mice in the kitchen?
- Александр AleksandrДа, я слышал их шум ночью.Da, ya slyshal ikh shum noch'yu.Yes, I heard them making noise at night.
- Мария MariaНам нужно избавиться от этих мышей.Nam nuzhno izbavit'sya ot etikh myshey.We need to get rid of these mice.
- Александр AleksandrЯ куплю ловушки сегодня вечером.Ya kuplyu lovushki segodnya vecherom.I will buy traps this evening.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
