панк
pank[pank]masculine
The English word 'punk' as a noun referring to a punk rocker is панк (pank) in Russian.
The term панк refers to an individual identified as a punk rocker. When discussing the musical genre itself, Russian speakers typically use the hyphenated compound панк-рок.
Meaning: punk rocker (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
While панк is the dictionary form, you must use the form панка when referring to a punk person as the direct object of a verb, such as in the accusative case for masculine animate nouns. The musical genre is expressed as the compound панк-рок.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pank.
Did you know?
- Russian punk culture frequently incorporates 'folklore' elements, leading to a popular subgenre called колхозный панк or 'collective farm punk'.
- In the 1980s and 90s, the use of the word панк in public media was often highly stigmatized and associated with 'antisocial elements' in official Soviet and post-Soviet terminology.
- The term сибирский панк refers to a unique Siberian punk movement from the 1980s that blended aggressive music with existential philosophy and political dissent.
Examples in context
- Я не люблю панк-рок.I don't like punk rock.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for the musical genre using панк.Tatoeba #6377910 by marafon, translation #6271842 by CK
- Том не любит панк-рок.Tom doesn't like punk rock.Tatoeba #5258243 by marafon, translation #5257346 by CK
- Тебе нравится панк-рок?Do you like punk rock?This sentence is useful for asking a question about liking the musical genre using панк.Tatoeba #10153145 by Wezel, translation #10142788 by CK
- На вечере состоится концерт панк-группы.A punk band will perform at the event.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a person they saw at a music festival.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы видел того парня?Ty videl togo parnya?Did you see that guy?
- Александр AleksandrДа, он настоящий панк.Da, on nastoyashchiy pank.Yes, he is a real punk.
- Анастасия AnastasiaУ него очень странная причёска.U nego ochen' strannaya prichyoska.He has a very strange hairstyle.
- Александр AleksandrЭто часть его стиля.Eto chast' yego stilya.It is part of his style.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “punk” translations and entries панк, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
