родители
roditeli
The English phrase "mother and father" is translated into Russian as родители (roditeli).
The word родители refers to the parents of a person.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form родители changes depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes родителей in the genitive case, such as when indicating possession (of the parents) and it becomes родителям in the dative case, such as when giving something to them (to the parents).
How do you pronounce it?
roditeli
Did you know?
- In older Russian texts, the word родители was sometimes used to refer to the 'founders' or 'creators' of a city or an institution.
- In formal Russian documents, the section for родители often asks for their 'social status' or 'occupation', reflecting a historical Soviet emphasis on class.
- The Russian word родители sounds similar to the word род which means 'kin', 'clan' or 'genus'.
Examples in context
- Папа, можешь мне помочь с этой проблемой?Dad, can you help me with this problem?
- Мои родители живут в Москве.Moi roditeli zhivut v Moskve.My parents live in Moscow.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Maria are talking about family at a cafe.
- Дмитрий DmitryМария, где твои родители?Mariya, gde tvoi roditeli?Maria, where are your parents?
- Мария MariaМои родители сейчас в отпуске.Moi roditeli seychas v otpuske.My parents are on vacation right now.
- Дмитрий DmitryПрекрасно! Они отдыхают на море?Prekrasno! Oni otdykhayut na more?Great! Are they relaxing at the sea?
- Мария MariaДа, Дмитрий, они на море.Da, Dmitriy, oni na more.Yes, Dmitry, they are at the sea.
