жизненный
zhiznennyy
The Russian word for relatable is жизненный (zhiznennyy).
In modern Russian, жизненный is the most common way to express that a situation, meme or story is relatable or true to life because it reflects real-life experiences.
Meaning: possible to relate (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
zhiznennyy
Did you know?
- The word жизненный can also mean 'vital' or 'essential' in a medical or biological sense, such as a 'vital organ'.
- If you want to say a meme is 'relatable' in a very slangy, internet-centric way, young Russians might use the anglicized 'жиза' (zhiza), a clipped form of the root word.
- The term жизненный originates from the Old Church Slavonic word жизньнъ, showing the language's ancient liturgical roots.
Examples in context
- Это был очень жизненный рассказ.Eto byl ochen' zhiznennyy rasskaz.It was a very relatable story.
- Этот фильм очень жизненный.Etot fil'm ochen' zhiznennyy.This movie is very relatable.
Example conversation
Aleksandr and Ekaterina are discussing a book they just finished.
- Александр AleksandrТебе понравился этот персонаж?Tebe ponravilsya etot personazh?Did you like this character?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, он очень жизненный.Da, on ochen' zhiznennyy.Yes, he is very relatable.
- Александр AleksandrЯ согласен, это правда жизненно.Ya soglasen, eto pravda zhiznenno.I agree, it's truly relatable.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЭта книга мне очень близка.Eta kniga mne ochen' blizka.This book is very close to my heart.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries жизненный, CC BY-SA 4.0.
