одна минута
odna minuta
In Russian, the phrase for "one minute" is одна минута (odna minuta).
The phrase refers to a period of time lasting sixty seconds.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use одну минуту (accusative case) when the phrase is the direct object of a verb, such as when saying you are waiting for a minute. Use одной минуты (genitive case) when the phrase follows certain prepositions, such as без (without).
How do you pronounce it?
odna minuta
When do people say it?
In formal situations, you might use the phrase пожалуйста, подождите одну минуту to say "please wait one minute". In informal settings, the phrase подожди минутку is used to mean "wait a minute".
Did you know?
- In colloquial Russian, saying минутку! can function as a sudden interruption, similar to saying 'Hold it!' or 'Wait a second!' in English when you notice a mistake.
- The word минута shares a common ancestor with the English word 'minute' through the Latin 'minūtus', meaning 'small'.
- In Russian, you can say мне нужна минутка to indicate you need a moment to collect your thoughts, which is a more common emotional expression than a literal time request.
Examples in context
- У вас одна минута.You have one minute.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has a specific amount of time.Tatoeba #13521257 by marafon, translation #2647248 by CK
- У вас ровно одна минута.You have exactly one minute.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that the time remaining is exactly one minute.Tatoeba #12594650 by marafon, translation #10899975 by CM
- Одна минута составляет шестьдесят секунд.One minute contains sixty seconds.This sentence is useful for defining the duration of one minute in seconds.Tatoeba #12024691 by Ooneykcall, translation #12024686 by mayabe
- Извините, вы не могли бы подождать одну минуту?Excuse me, could you wait one minute?
- Дай мне минуточку, я уже буду.Just give me a minute, I'll be there.
- Подожди секунду, я найду информацию для тебя.Wait a sec, I'll find the information for you.
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Example conversation
Maria and Dmitry are in the kitchen during a busy morning.
- Мария MariaДмитрий, подожди, мне нужна одна минута.Dmitriy, podozhdi, mne nuzhna odna minuta.Dmitry, wait, I need one minute.
- Дмитрий DmitryХорошо, я подожду тебя здесь.Khorosho, ya podozhdu tebya zdes'.Okay, I will wait for you here.
- Мария MariaСпасибо, я уже почти готова.Spasibo, ya uzhe pochti gotova.Thank you, I am almost ready.
- Дмитрий DmitryНе торопись, мы не опаздываем.Ne toropis', my ne opazdyvayem.Don't rush, we are not late.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries минута, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
