онлайн
onlayn
The Russian way to say online is онлайн (onlayn).
The word is used as an adjective to describe being connected to the Internet.
Meaning: connected to the Internet (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word онлайн functions as an indeclinable adverb, which means it does not change its form regardless of its role in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
onlayn
Did you know?
- While онлайн is common, Russians also use the term в сети, which literally means 'in the network'. This is the standard phrase used by social media platforms like VK and Telegram to show a user's status.
- In professional settings, Russian speakers may prefer the term дистанционно, meaning 'remotely', over онлайн to describe work or education conducted via the Internet.
- Russian speakers often use the word онлайн to describe a live broadcast or a real-time event, such as an онлайн-трансляция, even if the participants are not actively interacting via the Internet.
Examples in context
- Я учу татарский онлайн.I'm learning Tatar online.This sentence shows how to describe learning a language using онлайн.Tatoeba #13591197 by Ooneykcall, translation #13591272 by rul
- Том купил билеты онлайн.Tom bought the tickets online.This sentence demonstrates using онлайн for purchasing tickets.Tatoeba #13486373 by Wezel, translation #13101750 by rul
- Я много заказываю онлайн.I order a lot online.This sentence illustrates the use of онлайн when discussing ordering items.Tatoeba #12255354 by marafon, translation #10242887 by Rawrren
- Вы можете оформить заказ онлайн.You can place an order online.
- Вы можете заполнить анкету по интернету.You can fill out the form online.
- Мы можем поиграть вместе в сети?Can we play together online?
- Загрузи это видео в интернете.Upload this video online.
- 40 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Olga and Andrey are discussing how to attend a lecture.
- Ольга OlgaТы будешь сегодня онлайн?Ty budesh' segodnya onlayn?Will you be online today?
- Андрей AndreyДа, я подключусь онлайн через ноутбук.Da, ya podklyuchus' onlayn cherez noutbuk.Yes, I will connect online via laptop.
- Ольга OlgaОтлично, я тоже буду онлайн.Otlichno, ya tozhe budu onlayn.Great, I will be online too.
- Андрей AndreyТогда до встречи в сети!Togda do vstrechi v seti!See you online then!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
