Саша
Sasha
Sasha is a common Russian diminutive or nickname for the names Aleksandr or Aleksandra.
Саша is used as a nickname or a familiar way to address someone. It is a diminutive for both male and female names.
Which one should you use?
While Саша is used among friends, the full names Александр (for a male) or Александра (for a female) are used in formal settings or official documents.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the name in a sentence, the form may change. To indicate possession (the genitive case), Саша becomes Саши. When the name is the direct object of a verb (the accusative case), it becomes Сашу.
How do you pronounce it?
Sasha
Did you know?
- Because Саша is gender-neutral, the gender of the person is often revealed only through the gendered endings of the adjectives or verbs that follow it.
- Calling a superior or a stranger Саша instead of using their full name and patronymic would be considered a significant social faux pas in Russia.
- While Саша is the most common nickname, a close friend or family member might use even more affectionate versions like Сашенька or Сашуля.
Examples in context
- Саша всегда ценила то, что я для неё делал.Sasha always appreciated what I did for her.This sentence shows the name Саша used as a subject.Tatoeba #8083375 by cykel, translation #8141710 by AlanF_US
- Саша уставился на неподвижную чёрную точку на стене.Sasha stared at the motionless black dot on the wall.Tatoeba #2493596 by paul_lingvo, translation #10641566 by AlanF_US
- Катя гладит бельё новым утюгом, который ей подарил Саша.Katya is ironing laundry with the new iron that Sasha gave her.Tatoeba #2505670 by paul_lingvo, translation #8141696 by AlanF_US
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Example conversation
Two friends are meeting at a cafe.
- Ольга OlgaПривет, Саша!Privet, Sasha!Hi, Sasha!
- Александр AleksandrПривет, Ольга. Как дела?Privet, Ol'ga. Kak dela?Hi, Olga. How are things?
- Ольга OlgaУ меня всё хорошо.U menya vsyo khorosho.I am doing well.
- Александр AleksandrЯ рад это слышать.Ya rad eto slyshat'.I am glad to hear that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
