пупсик
pupsik
The English phrase "pookie" is translated into Russian as пупсик (pupsik).
пупсик is a cute nickname used as a term of endearment for a romantic partner or a loved one. Other similar informal terms of endearment include Милашка (cutie or darling), Котик (kitten) and Зайчик (bunny).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
пупсик is highly informal and is used exclusively in intimate or very casual settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on its role in a sentence. When used as a direct object, such as in the sentence "I see my pookie", the form changes to the accusative пупсика. The plural form of the nickname is пупсики.
How do you pronounce it?
pupsik
Did you know?
- The root of пупсик is пупс, which refers to a baby doll. Calling a partner пупсик is essentially calling them a 'little doll'.
- Unlike English, where 'pookie' is gender-neutral, пупсик is grammatically masculine, though it is frequently used for women as well.
- The word пупс is also used as a slang term for a very plump or chubby person, similar to the English word 'pudgy'.
Examples in context
- Ты мой любимый пупсик.Ty moy lyubimyy pupsik.You are my favorite pookie.
- Мой пупсик, ты пришел?Moy pupsik, ty prishel?My pookie, are you home?
- Спи сладко, пупсик.Spi sladko, pupsik.Sleep sweetly, pookie.
Example conversation
A couple is relaxing at home on the sofa.
- Андрей AndreyЯ очень устал сегодня.Ya ochen' ustal segodnya.I am very tired today.
- Екатерина EkaterinaБедный мой пупсик, отдохни.Bednyy moy pupsik, otdokhni.My poor pookie, get some rest.
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо, Катя.Spasibo, Katya.Thanks, Katya.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ сейчас принесу тебе чай.Ya seychas prinesu tebe chay.I will bring you some tea now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries пупсик, CC BY-SA 4.0.
