феникс
feniks
The English word phoenix is translated into Russian as феникс (feniks).
In Russian, феникс is the standard term for the capital city of Arizona.
Meaning: capital city of Arizona, United States (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
feniks
Did you know?
- The term феникс can be used in Russian to describe something that is unique or the only one of its kind, reflecting the bird's legendary singularity.
- The spelling of феникс follows the Russian phonetic convention of replacing the Greek 'oi' diphthong with 'e', which is a common pattern for many Greek-derived words in the language.
- In certain classical Russian translations of ancient texts, you might find the bird referred to with more descriptive, archaic terms rather than the modern феникс.
Examples in context
- Версия феникса, известная в западной культуре, часто ассоциируется с возрождением.The version of the phoenix known in Western culture is often associated with rebirth.
- Я вижу, у тебя на столе фениксик из бумаги. Как интересно!I see you have a little paper phoenix on your desk. How interesting!
- Я собираюсь поехать в Феникс в следующем году.Ya sobirayus' poekhat' v Feniks v sleduyushchem godu.I am going to go to Phoenix next year.
- В городе Феникс очень жаркое лето.V gorode Feniks ochen' zharkoye leto.It is a very hot summer in the city of Phoenix.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dmitry are discussing travel plans.
- Анастасия AnastasiaГде находится твой брат?Gde nakhoditsya tvoy brat?Where is your brother?
- Дмитрий DmitryОн сейчас работает в городе Феникс.On seychas rabotaet v gorode Feniks.He is currently working in the city of Phoenix.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОго, там ведь очень жарко!Ogo, tam ved' ochen' zharko!Wow, it's very hot there!
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, но ему там нравится.Da, no emu tam nravitsya.Yes, but he likes it there.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries феникс, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
