Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 러시아어 | reosia'eo | [ɾʌ̹ɕʰia̠ʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 러시아말 | reosiamal | [ɾʌ̹ɕʰia̠ma̠ɭ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 노어 | no'eo | [no̞ʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 로어 | ro'eo | [ɾo̞ʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | North Korea |
In Korean, there are several ways to refer to the Russian language. While 러시아어 is the standard term, you may also encounter 러시아말, 노어 or the North Korean form 로어.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 러시아어 is composed of 러시아 (Russia) and 어 (language).
Which one should you use?
러시아어 is the standard, more formal term for the Russian language. In contrast, 러시아말 is a more casual or colloquial way to say 'the Russian language' or 'Russian speech', using the suffix 말 (speech/word) instead of 어. 노어 is a more formal, Sino-Korean term for the Russian language, often used in academic or historical contexts. Finally, 로어 is the term used for the Russian language in North Korean orthography/usage.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In North Korea, the term 로어 is used to refer to the Russian language.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
reosia'eo
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Examples in context
- 내가 러시아어를 배울 기회가 있었으면 좋았을 텐데.I wish I had the chance to learn Russian.This sentence is useful for expressing a wish about having the opportunity to learn 러시아어.Tatoeba #8363841 by Eunhee, translation #1171113 by CN
- 난 이 문장을 러시아어로 어떻게 번역해야 할지 몰라.I don't know how to translate this sentence into Russian.This sentence is useful for expressing difficulty in translating a sentence into 러시아어.Tatoeba #8854341 by Eunhee, translation #8854331 by carlosalberto
- 러시아어를 할 수 있어요.I can speak Russian.This sentence is useful for stating the ability to speak 러시아어.Tatoeba #13174591 by atitarev, translation #13174578 by atitarev
- 그는 러시아인입니다He is Russian
- 러시아 사람이 어디에 살아요?Where does the Russian person live?
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Example conversation
Seoyeon asks Jihun about his language skills.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨는 러시아어를 할 줄 알아요?Jihun ssineun reosia-eoreul hal jul arayo?Jihun, do you know how to speak Russian?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 러시아어를 조금 할 줄 알아요.ne, reosia-eoreul jogeum hal jul arayo.Yes, I can speak a little Russian.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 대단해요!jeongmal daedanhaeyo!That is really impressive!
- 지훈 Ji-hun고마워요, 서연 씨.gomawoyo, Seoyeon ssi.Thank you, Seoyeon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “russian” translations and entries 러시아어, 러시아말, 노어, 로어, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 노어, 러시아말, 러시아어, 로어, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
