нос
nos[nos]masculine
The English word "nose" is translated into Russian as нос.
The word refers to the protuberance on the face. In an informal setting, you might use the term Клюв if you are comparing someone's nose to a bird's beak.
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word нос is a masculine noun. In the genitive singular case, it becomes носа, which is used to show possession or following certain prepositions. In the instrumental singular case, it becomes носом, used to indicate the nose is the instrument used for an action.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is nos.
Did you know?
- Nikolai Gogol wrote a famous short story titled Нос where a government official wakes up to find his 'nose' has left his face and started a successful career of its own.
- The word нос is part of the expression на носу, meaning something is 'on the nose' or happening very soon, similar to the English phrase 'just around the corner'.
- If someone is высунуть нос or 'sticks their nose out', it can mean they are venturing out of the house briefly, often used when the weather is bad.
Examples in context
- У меня нос зудит.My nose is itchy.This sentence is useful for saying your нос is itchy.Tatoeba #433037 by Hellerick, translation #318193 by CK
- У меня забит нос.My nose is stuffed up.This sentence is useful for saying your нос is stuffed up.Tatoeba #8897805 by yatomoya, translation #318194 by CK
- У неё прямой нос.Her nose is straight.This sentence is useful for describing a straight нос.Tatoeba #13458681 by marafon, translation #13458648 by Vortarulo
- Мой нос стал красным от холода.My nose became red from the cold.
- У него такой ровный нос, как будто нарисовали.He has such a straight nose, as if it were drawn.
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Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are looking at an old portrait.
- Андрей AndreyПосмотри, какой у этого человека большой нос.Posmotri, kakoy u etogo cheloveka bol'shoy nos.Look, what a big nose this man has.
- Ольга OlgaДа, у него действительно выдающийся нос.Da, u nego deystvitel'no vydayushchiysya nos.Yes, he truly has a prominent nose.
- Андрей AndreyЭто делает его лицо очень характерным.Eto delayet yego litso ochen' kharakternym.It makes his face very distinctive.
- Ольга OlgaСогласна, Андрей, это заметная черта.Soglasna, Andrey, eto zametnaya cherta.I agree, Andrey, it is a noticeable feature.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nose” translations and entries нос, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
