Никита
Nikita
Nikita is a masculine given name of Greek origin in Russian, written as Никита.
Никита is a common and neutral way to say Nikita in Russian used in formal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Nikita is a masculine noun, but it follows the declension pattern of a feminine noun ending in –а. Because the name declines, the form changes based on its role in a sentence. Use Никиты for the genitive/possessive case to indicate possession. Use Никиту for the accusative case when the name is the direct object of a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
Nikita
Did you know?
- While Никита is strictly a male name in Russia, it became a popular female name in English-speaking countries during the 1990s, largely due to the French film 'Nikita'.
- The name shares a linguistic root with the Greek word 'nike', which is also the name of the famous sportswear brand.
- In many Russian-speaking cultures, a person named Никита might be called by the diminutive 'Nikoshka' or 'Nikitosha' by close friends and family.
Examples in context
- Никита Хрущёв был на вершине своего могущества.Nikita Khrushchev was at the height of his powers.This sentence shows the name used in a historical context.Tatoeba #4758702 by sharptoothed, translation #35992 by CM
- После кончины Сталина Королёву оказал поддержку новый лидер Никита Хрущёв.After the demise of Stalin, Korolev gained the support of the new leader, Nikita Khrushchev.Tatoeba #4966350 by odexed, translation #3958873 by Hybrid
- «Мальчик, как тебя зовут?» – «…» – «Мальчик, ты что, тормоз?» – «Меня зовут Никита». – «А сколько тебе лет?» – «Я не тормоз»."What's your name, boy?" "…" "Boy, are you slow?" "My name is Nikita." "And how old are you?" "I'm not slow."This sentence shows the name used in a conversational context.Tatoeba #13809876 by Ooneykcall, translation #13809878 by Ooneykcall
- Здравствуйте, Никита!Hello, Nikita!
- Уважаемый Никита, мы хотели бы пригласить вас на нашу вечеринку.Dear Nikita, we would like to invite you to our party.
- Добрый день, Никита Иванович!Good day, Nikita Ivanovich!
- Привет, Никитка! Как дела?Hi, Nikitka! How are you doing?
- Смотри, Никитушка, какой красивый закат!Look, Nikitushka, what a beautiful sunset!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Olga introduces her son to Sergey.
- Ольга OlgaПознакомься, это мой сын Никита.Poznakom'sya, eto moy syn Nikita.Meet my son, Nikita.
- Сергей SergeyПривет, Никита! Рад с тобой познакомиться.Privet, Nikita! Rad s toboy poznakomit'sya.Hi, Nikita! Nice to meet you.
- Ольга OlgaНикита сейчас ходит в первый класс.Nikita seychas khodit v pervyy klass.Nikita is in first grade now.
- Сергей SergeyОн выглядит очень умным мальчиком.On vyglyadit ochen' umnym mal'chikom.He looks like a very smart boy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
