ротве́йлер
rotvéjlermasculine
The English phrase "rottweiler" is translated into Russian as ротве́йлер (rotvéjler).
The word refers to the breed of dog. In an informal context, you may use the diminutive Ротвейлерчик to express endearment.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural genitive form, which is used after numbers or to indicate possession, is ротвейлеров. The instrumental case form, used after certain prepositions like с (with), is ротвейлером.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is rotvéjler.
Did you know?
- Russian classifies ротве́йлер as a masculine noun, meaning any adjectives describing the dog must also be masculine, regardless of the animal's actual sex.
- In formal Russian veterinary or legal contexts, the word is frequently coupled with the phrase служебная собака to highlight the breed's history as a working dog.
- In Russian, names of specific dog breeds like ротве́йлер are treated as common nouns and are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
Examples in context
- Я являюсь владельцем ротвейлера.I am the owner of a Rottweiler.
- Мой ротвейлерчик такой милый!My little Rottweiler is so adorable!
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Aleksandr are talking about pets at a park.
- Екатерина EkaterinaАлександр, посмотри на этого ротве́йлера!Aleksandr, posmotri na etogo rottveylera!Aleksandr, look at this rottweiler!
- Александр AleksandrДа, он очень крупный и красивый.Da, on ochen' krupnyy i krasivyy.Yes, he is very large and beautiful.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТы хочешь такого же пса?Ty khochesh' takogo zhe psa?Do you want a dog just like him?
- Александр AleksandrНет, я предпочитаю поменьше.Net, ya predpochitayu pomen'she.No, I prefer something smaller.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rottweiler” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
