чу́до
čúdoneuter
The English phrase "miracle" is translated into Russian as чу́до (čúdo). Wiktionary also lists ди́во (dívo).
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| чу́до | čúdo | neuter |
| ди́во | dívo | neuter |
A miracle is a wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers. You may also use the adjective чуде́сный to describe something as wonderful or miraculous, which is derived from the noun чу́до.
Which one should you use?
While both words can mean a wonder, чу́до is the standard word for a miracle or a supernatural event. In contrast, ди́во often refers to a marvel, a wonder or something extraordinary and strange.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word чу́до is a neuter noun. Its genitive singular form is чу́да, which is used when expressing possession or following certain prepositions, such as in the phrase нет чу́да (there is no miracle).
How do you pronounce it?
čúdo
Did you know?
- A person who is considered a 'miracle' or a 'marvel' in a social sense is sometimes called a чу́до в перье́х, which literally means 'a wonder in feathers'.
- In Russian folk tales, a magical object or a person with supernatural powers is often called a чудо-юдо, a whimsical way to describe a mythical creature or monster.
- In Russian, the word чу́до can be used affectionately to describe a quirky or eccentric person, similar to calling someone a 'character' in English.
Examples in context
- Это просто невероятное событие! Кажется, это было настоящим чудом.This is just an incredible event! It seems like a real miracle.
- Это было настоящее чу́до.Eto bylo nastoyashcheye chudo.It was a real miracle.
- Все верят в чу́до.Vse veryat v chudo.Everyone believes in miracles.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miracle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
