профессор
professor
The Russian word for professor is профессор.
Профессор refers to a teacher or faculty member at a college or university, regardless of their formal academic rank.
Meaning: teacher or faculty member at a college or university, regardless of formal rank (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of профессор is профессора. If you are using the dative singular form (for example, saying "to the professor"), use профессору.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is professor.
Did you know?
- In a Russian university, you would almost never call a teacher by their name alone, even if they are friendly. You must use the phrase имя отчество (name and patronymic) to show proper respect to a профессор.
- The word профессор is a masculine noun, but it is used for both men and women regardless of the teacher's gender.
- The word профессор appears frequently in Soviet-era literature to symbolize the 'intelligentsia' and the tension between intellectualism and state ideology.
Examples in context
- Мой брат профессор.My brother is a professor.This sentence is useful for identifying a family member's profession.Tatoeba #5487540 by nina99nv, translation #873456 by CM
- Профессор не сдержал слова.The professor didn't keep his word.This sentence shows how to describe an action related to a professor.Tatoeba #12617618 by marafon, translation #11188250 by sundown
- Профессор спокойно мыл руки.The professor calmly washed his hands.This sentence illustrates a simple action performed by a professor.Tatoeba #658293 by ae5s, translation #1415605 by CM
- Уважаемый профессор Иванов,Respected Professor Ivanov,
- Привет, проф!Hello, Prof!
- 63 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Alexander are discussing their university courses.
- Мария MariaКто ведет этот курс?Kto vedet etot kurs?Who is teaching this course?
- Александр AleksandrЭтот курс ведет профессор Иванов.Etot kurs vedet professor Ivanov.Professor Ivanov is teaching this course.
- Мария MariaОн строгий профессор?On strogiy professor?Is he a strict professor?
- Александр AleksandrНет, он очень добрый человек.Net, on ochen' dobryy chelovek.No, he is a very kind person.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
