мой король
moy korol'
The English phrase "my king" is translated into Russian as мой король (moy korol').
The phrase is used to address or refer to a male monarch who rules a kingdom.
What does it mean word for word?
The word мой means "my" and король means "king".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes моего короля (accusative case) when it is the direct object of a verb, such as in "I love my king". It changes to моему королю (dative case) when used with verbs of giving or addressing, such as in "I give this to my king".
How do you pronounce it?
moy korol'
Did you know?
- While мой король is grammatically correct, a Russian person might use the title царь (tsar) to refer to a historical monarch, as король often sounds like it refers to a Western European ruler.
- The word король is a doublet of Карл, meaning it is essentially a title derived from a person's name that became a standard noun.
- In Russian, calling someone мой король in a romantic or playful context can be seen as a teasing or ironic gesture rather than a sign of genuine submission.
Examples in context
- Ты мой король.You are my king.This sentence illustrates the phrase in the second person.Tatoeba #6155183 by marafon, translation #6058241 by mailohilohi
- Он мой король.He is my king.This sentence illustrates the phrase in the third person.Tatoeba #8103342 by marafon, translation #6121121 by mailohilohi
- «Как вам был завтрак, ваше величество?» «О, он чем-то великолепно походил на обед. Я рад, что у меня есть такой преданный повар, как ты». «Я неизменно счастлив услужить вам, как только могу, мой король»."How did you like your breakfast, my liege?" "Oh, it had a wonderful dinner-like quality. I'm glad to have such a dedicated cook as you are." "I am ever happy to serve you my best, my King."This sentence shows the phrase used in a formal dialogue context.Tatoeba #4415229 by Ooneykcall, translation #4415222 by Ooneykcall
- Здравствуйте, мой король. Я хотел бы передать вам свою искреннюю благодарность за ваше великолепное руководство.Hello, my king. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your excellent leadership.
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Example conversation
Olga is jokingly addressing Dmitry during a historical reenactment event.
- Ольга OlgaВы готовы к празднику, мой король?Vy gotovy k prazdniku, moy korol'?Are you ready for the festival, my king?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, я ждал этого момента весь день.Da, ya zhdal etogo momenta ves' den'.Yes, I have been waiting for this moment all day.
- Ольга OlgaВаше величество выглядит очень величественно.Vashe velichestvo vyglyadit ochen' velichestvenno.Your majesty looks very majestic.
- Дмитрий DmitryСпасибо, Ольга, ты очень добра.Spasibo, Ol'ga, ty ochen' dobra.Thank you, Olga, you are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries король, мой, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
