подарок
podarok
The Russian word for 'present' is подарок (podarok).
подарок only means the noun 'gift'. It does not mean the act of presenting or exhibiting something.
Meaning: to put (something) forward in order for it to be seen, to show, exhibit (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form for 'presents' is подарки. In the singular, you may use подарка to mean 'of a present' (genitive) or подарку to mean 'to a present' (dative).
How do you pronounce it?
podarok
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse the verb 'to present' (to show/exhibit) with the noun 'present' (a gift) when translating to Russian. If you want to express the action 'to give as a present', use the verb Подарить.
Did you know?
- In Russia, it is considered bad luck to give an even number of flowers as a подарок because even numbers are reserved for funerals.
- The root of подарок, which is дар, is the same word used for 'talent' or 'gift' in a spiritual or natural sense.
- If you call a person a подарок, you are not calling them a 'gift', but are likely using a very strange or sarcastic descriptor.
Examples in context
- Я ищу Тому подарок.I'm looking for a present for Tom.This sentence shows how to use подарок when looking for a gift for a specific person.Tatoeba #4685719 by marafon, translation #4664485 by CK
- Я ищу подарок маме.I am looking for a present for my mother.This sentence shows how to use подарок when looking for a gift for a mother.Tatoeba #10610150 by marafon, translation #320583 by CK
- Я ищу маме подарок.I'm looking for a present for my mother.This sentence shows an alternative word order for looking for a gift for a mother using подарок.Tatoeba #10610151 by marafon, translation #901905 by Eldad
- Я принес вам подарокI brought you a present.
- Я подарил ему часыI gave him a watch as a present.
- Она получила письмо и подарокShe received a letter and a gift.
- У меня для тебя есть сюрпризI have a surprise for you.
- Какой подарок ты собираешься ему подарить?What present are you planning to give him?
- Я получил прекрасный подарок от родителей.I received a beautiful present from my parents.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Sergey are discussing a birthday surprise.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЧто ты купил в качестве подарка?Chto ty kupil v kachestve podarka?What did you buy as a present?
- Сергей SergeyЭто сюрприз, ты увидишь подарок позже.Eto syurpriz, ty uvidish podarok pozzhe.It's a surprise, you will see the present later.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы всегда выбираешь очень красивый подарок.Ty vsegda vybirayesh ochen krasivyy podarok.You always choose a very beautiful present.
- Сергей SergeyЯ просто надеюсь, что этот подарок понравится.Ya prosto nadeyus, chto etot podarok ponravitsya.I just hope that this present will be liked.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
