орехи
orekhi
The English word nuts is translated into Russian as орехи (orekhi).
It is also used in the specific term Грецкие орехи to refer to walnuts.
Meaning: insane (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
orekhi
Did you know?
- The word орех is the root for орешник, which refers to both a hazel tree and a specific type of long-range missile system.
- While English uses 'nuts' for madness, Russian uses the word кукушка ('cuckoo bird') in the phrase кукушка поехала, meaning someone has gone crazy.
- The Russian word for walnut, Грецкие орехи, literally translates to 'Greek nuts', reflecting a historical connection to the region.
Examples in context
- Я не ем орехи.I don't eat nuts.This sentence illustrates a negative statement about eating орехи.Tatoeba #5870143 by nina99nv, translation #9159217 by CK
- Белка съела все орехи.The squirrel ate all the nuts.This sentence shows the action of a squirrel eating орехи.Tatoeba #5906238 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #5906233 by Hybrid
- Гости съели все орехи.The guests ate all the nuts.This sentence describes guests consuming all the орехи.Tatoeba #5942847 by marafon, translation #5906234 by Hybrid
- В данном десерте содержатся орехи.This dessert contains nuts.
- Купил орешки для вечернего киносеанса.Bought some nuts for the evening movie session.
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Example conversation
Andrey and Anastasia are talking about a very strange idea.
- Андрей AndreyТы хочешь переехать в лес?Ty khochesh pereyekhat v les?Do you want to move to the forest?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, это будет здорово!Da, eto budet zdorovo!Yes, it would be great!
- Андрей AndreyТы совсем орехи?Ty sovsem orekhi?Are you completely nuts?
- Анастасия AnastasiaМожет быть, но я счастлив!Mozhet byt, no ya schastliv!Maybe, but I am happy!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
