имена
imena
The Russian phrase for "names" is имена (imena).
How does it change in a sentence?
имена is the nominative plural form of the word. If you need to say "of the name" (genitive singular), use имени.
How do you pronounce it?
imena
Did you know?
- Historically, Russian 'church names' used for baptism were often different from the 'secular names' used in daily life.
- Russian has a vast system of diminutive names, where имена are shortened and modified to show affection or closeness.
- If you are filling out an official form and see Имя и отчество, you are being asked for your 'name and patronymic', not your 'name and surname'.
Examples in context
- Я знаю их имена.I know their names.This sentence demonstrates how to use имена when referring to their names.Tatoeba #8827097 by marafon, translation #8826435 by CK
- Я знаю ваши имена.I know your names.This sentence shows how to use имена when referring to your names.Tatoeba #5202157 by odexed, translation #1578738 by CM
- Мне нужны их имена.I need their names.This sentence shows how to use имена when stating a need for their names.Tatoeba #4614943 by odexed, translation #3726974 by CM
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Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are looking at a guest list for a party.
- Дмитрий DmitryПосмотри, здесь указаны только имена.Posmotri, zdes' ukazany tol'ko imena.Look, only names are listed here.
- Екатерина EkaterinaА где их фамилии?A gde ikh familii?And where are their surnames?
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ не знаю, почему здесь только имена.Ya ne znayu, pochemu zdes' tol'ko imena.I don't know why there are only names here.
- Екатерина EkaterinaНам нужно больше информации.Nam nuzhno bol'she informatsii.We need more information.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
