реалисти́чный
realistíčnyj
The English word realistic can be translated into Russian as реалисти́чный (realistíčnyj) or реалисти́ческий.
Meaning: relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| реалисти́чный | realistíčnyj |
| реалисти́ческий | realistíčeskij |
The word is used to describe things that represent objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.
Which one should you use?
Use реалисти́чный when describing something that is realistic in nature, such as a realistic portrayal or a realistic expectation. Use реалисти́ческий when referring to the artistic or philosophical movement of Realism (e.g., a realistic style in art).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to реалисти́чная to agree with feminine singular nouns like 'картина' (picture). The adjective changes to реалисти́чное to agree with neuter singular nouns like 'представление' (representation). The adjective changes to реалисти́чные to agree with plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
realistíčnyj
Did you know?
- In modern Russian youth slang, the adverb реа́льно can be used as a standalone response to agree with someone, functioning similarly to the English 'for real' or 'totally'.
- In the context of Russian art history, реалисти́ческий is linked to the 'Peredvizhniki' (The Wanderers), a group of 19th-century artists who rejected academic rules to paint realistic social conditions.
- While реалисти́чный describes plausibility, Russians often use the word жизне́нный (meaning 'life-like') to describe a 'realistic' story or character that captures the authentic struggles of human existence.
Examples in context
- Этот фильм поразительно реалистичен.This movie is remarkably realistic.
- Представленная модель полностью соответствует реалистическим параметрам.The presented model fully complies with realistic parameters.
- Надеюсь, план, который мы обсудили, будет реальным.I hope the plan we discussed will be realistic.
- Это понятно, кажется реальным решением.It's clear, it seems like a realistic solution.
Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are discussing a new video game.
- Ольга OlgaПосмотри, какой здесь реалисти́чный свет!Posmotri, kakoy zdes' realistichnyy svet!Look how realistic the light is here!
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, графика действительно впечатляет.Da, grafika deystvitel'no vpechatlyayet.Yes, the graphics are truly impressive.
- Ольга OlgaМир кажется почти настоящим.Mir kazhetsya pochti nastoyashchim.The world feels almost real.
- Дмитрий DmitryСогласен, это очень круто.Soglasen, eto ochen' kruto.I agree, it is very cool.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “realistic” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
