мистер и миссис
mister i missis
The English phrase "mr. And mrs." is translated into Russian as мистер и миссис (mister i missis).
The phrase мистер и миссис is used as a title for a married couple.
Meaning: Title of a married couple (noun)
Which one should you use?
While мистер и миссис is a loanword, the traditional Russian formal way to address a man and a woman is господин и госпожа.
How do you pronounce it?
mister i missis
When do people say it?
In formal Russian settings, it is much more common to use the person's name and patronymic (e.g., Иван Иванович) rather than using titles like "Mr. and Mrs.".
Did you know?
- During the Soviet era, titles like господин were largely rejected as being too 'bourgeois' and capitalist.
- In Russia, using мистер и миссис can sound like a caricature or a movie translation because it is exclusively used for foreigners.
- The word мистер shares a common ancestor with the English word 'master' and the musical term 'maestro'.
Examples in context
- Мистер и миссис Смит приехали.Mister i missis Smit priyekhali.Mr. and Mrs. Smith have arrived.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Andrey are greeting guests at a formal event.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДобро пожаловать, мистер и миссис Уайт!Dobro pozhalovat, mister i missis Uayt!Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. White!
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо, Анастасия. Рады быть здесь.Spasibo, Anastasiya. Rady byt zdes.Thank you, Anastasia. We are glad to be here.
- Анастасия AnastasiaВаш столик уже готов.Vash stolik uzhe gotov.Your table is already ready.
- Андрей AndreyОтлично, спасибо большое, Андрей.Otlichno, spasibo bolshoe, Andrey.Great, thank you very much, Andrey.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries и, миссис, мистер, CC BY-SA 4.0.
