моя королева
moya koroleva
The Russian phrase for "my queen" is моя королева (moya koroleva).
This phrase is used as a term of endearment or respect used to address a woman who is loved or highly admired.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun моя (my) and the noun королева (queen).
Which one should you use?
The inverted form Королева моя is used informally to express admiration.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to моей королеве when used in the dative case, such as when giving something to her.
How do you pronounce it?
moya koroleva
Did you know?
- Russian has a specific word, царица (tsaritsa), for a queen or empress that is distinct from королева.
- The word королева was borrowed from the Polish word królowa rather than originating from an ancient Slavic root.
- While моя королева is romantic, using it with a non-romantic woman can sometimes be perceived as heavy sarcasm or a joke about her being 'bossy'.
Examples in context
- Я Ваш король, а Вы моя королева.I'm your king and you're my queen.This sentence shows how to express a reciprocal relationship between a king and a queen using моя королева.Tatoeba #11758506 by marafon, translation #11528836 by carlosalberto
- Почему ты печальна, моя королева?Why are you sad, my Queen?This sentence uses моя королева to ask why a queen might be feeling sad.Tatoeba #4119426 by Balamax, translation #3881923 by Hybrid
- Ты моя королева.You are my queen.This sentence is a direct declaration of affection using моя королева.Tatoeba #9085340 by marafon, translation #6058243 by mailohilohi
- Моя любимая, ты всегда будешь королевой в моих глазах.My beloved, you will always be my queen in my eyes.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sergey is complimenting Olga on her beautiful evening dress.
- Ольга OlgaКак я выгляжу в этом платье?Kak ya vyglyadzhu v etom plat'ye?How do I look in this dress?
- Сергей SergeyТы выглядишь потрясающе, моя королева.Ty vyglyadish' potryasayushche, moya koroleva.You look stunning, my queen.
- Ольга OlgaОй, ты меня смущаешь!Oy, ty menya smushchayesh'!Oh, you're making me blush!
- Сергей SergeyЭто правда, Ольга.Eto pravda, Ol'ga.It's the truth, Olga.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries королева, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
