Мими
Mimi
Мими is the Russian way to say the female given name Mimi.
Мими is used as a female given name. In an informal context, Russian speakers may use the word милая to mean darling or sweetheart or the word кошечка to mean kitty in a playful and cute way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form of the adjective милая (darling) is милый.
How do you pronounce it?
Mimi
Did you know?
- In modern Russian internet slang, the phrase ми-ми-ми is used as an adjective or exclamation to describe something extremely cute or 'kawaii'.
- Unlike many Russian names, Мими does not have a standard 'patronymic' or father's name associated with it because it is viewed as a foreign import.
- In Russian literature and drama, names like Мими are often associated with foreign characters, such as in the Russian translations of Puccini's opera 'La Bohème'.
Examples in context
- Мы назвали кошку Мими.We named the cat Mimi.This sentence shows how to use Мими when naming a pet.Tatoeba #2072286 by sharptoothed, translation #248148 by CN
- Привет, Мими! Как дела?Hi, Mimi! How are you doing?This sentence shows how to use Мими in a casual greeting.Tatoeba #573728 by V_Zmoova, translation #54601 by Zifre
- Спокойной ночи, милая!Goodnight, sweetheart!
- Принцесса, ты моя маленькая кошечка!Princess, you're my little kitty!
- Мими сейчас спит.Mimi seychas spit.Mimi is sleeping now.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia is introducing her friend to Andrey.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАндрей, познакомься, это Мими.Andrey, poznakom'sya, eto Mimi.Andrey, meet Mimi.
- Андрей AndreyОчень приятно, Мими!Ochen' priyatno, Mimi!Very nice to meet you, Mimi!
- Анастасия AnastasiaОна приехала к нам в гости.Ona priyekhala k nam v gosti.She came to visit us.
- Андрей AndreyДобро пожаловать в наш город.Dobro pozhalovat' v nash gorod.Welcome to our city.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
