ногти
nogti
The English phrase "nails" (referring to fingernails or toenails) is translated into Russian as ногти (nogti).
ногти is used to refer to the hard coverings at the ends of the fingers and toes.
How does it change in a sentence?
ногти is the plural form used when referring to nails in general or a set of nails. The singular form of the word is ноготь.
How do you pronounce it?
nogti
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the word гвозди (which refers to metal nails) when they mean fingernails (ногти).
Did you know?
- In Russian folklore and old superstitions, cutting ногти after dark was believed to bring bad luck or shorten one's life.
- There is a Russian idiom показать ногти, which means to show one's claws or reveal a hidden aggressive side to warn an opponent.
- The word ноготь is closely related to нога, which means 'leg' or 'foot'. This reflects the biological connection since the nails are located at the extremities of the limbs.
Examples in context
- У неё красные ногти.Her nails are red.This sentence is useful for describing the color of someone's ногти.Tatoeba #5637786 by marafon, translation #754104 by CM
- Мэри нервно грызла ногти.Mary chewed on her nails nervously.This sentence is useful for describing the habit of chewing on one's ногти.Tatoeba #4856630 by Wezel, translation #4647261 by Hybrid
- Мне нужно постричь ногти.I need to cut my nails.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to cut one's ногти.Tatoeba #9209836 by marafon, translation #9209658 by CK
- Для столярных работ мне нужно купить гвозди.For woodworking, I need to buy some nails.
- Я сломал(а) ноготь!I broke my nail!
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Example conversation
At a beauty salon where Olga is looking at her hands.
- Сергей SergeyТебе нравится этот цвет на ногтях?Tebe nravitsya etot tsvet na nogtyakh?Do you like this color on your nails?
- Ольга OlgaДа, мои ногти выглядят отлично.Da, moi nogti vyglyadyat otlichno.Yes, my nails look great.
- Сергей SergeyОльга, они очень красивые.Ol'ga, oni ochen' krasivye.Olga, they are very beautiful.
- Ольга OlgaСпасибо, Сергей!Spasibo, Sergey!Thanks, Sergey!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
