моя жена
moya zhena
The Russian phrase for "my wife" is моя жена (moya zhena).
The phrase is used to refer to a female partner in a marriage.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine possessive pronoun моя (my) and the feminine noun жена (wife).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on its role in a sentence. To indicate possession or absence (genitive case), use моей жены. When "my wife" is the direct object of a verb (accusative case), use мою жену. When giving something to your wife (dative case), use моей жене.
How do you pronounce it?
moya zhena
Did you know?
- Russian has a specific word женатик used jokingly to describe a man who has recently become a husband.
- The word жена shares an ancient root with the English word 'queen', both descending from the same Proto-Indo-European term for a woman.
- In traditional Russian folklore and older literature, a wife was sometimes referred to as голубушка, meaning 'my little dove'.
Examples in context
- Ты не моя жена.You're not my wife.This sentence is useful for practicing the denial of the relationship using моя жена.Tatoeba #10730214 by Ooneykcall, translation #10729977 by ddnktr
- Это не моя жена.That's not my wife.This sentence is useful for identifying someone who is not моя жена.Tatoeba #3565675 by odexed, translation #1879781 by Asma
- Мэри моя жена.Mary is my wife.This sentence is useful for introducing someone as моя жена.Tatoeba #9171517 by sharptoothed, translation #4419624 by Hybrid
- Вчера я отвёз свою жену в кино.Yesterday I took my wife to the cinema.
- Моя супруга готовит самую вкусную еду.My wife cooks the most delicious food.
- Где моя половинка? Я хочу показать ей свою новую машину.Where is my better half? I want to show her my new car.
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Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are talking about their families at a cafe.
- Ольга OlgaАлександр, где твоя жена?Aleksandr, gde tvoya zhena?Alexander, where is your wife?
- Александр AleksandrМоя жена сейчас на работе.Moya zhena seychas na rabote.My wife is at work right now.
- Ольга OlgaОна часто работает допоздна?Ona chasto rabotayet dopozdna?Does she often work late?
- Александр AleksandrДа, моя жена очень занята.Da, moya zhena ochen' zanyata.Yes, my wife is very busy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries жена, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
