Сергей
Sergey
Sergei is a common Russian male given name, written as Сергей (Sergey) in Russian.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its ending depending on its role in a sentence. Use Сергея when the name is the object of a verb or follows a preposition indicating possession or origin. Use Сергею when the name is the indirect object, such as when giving something to him. Use Сергеем for the instrumental case, for example, after the preposition с to mean 'with Sergei'.
How do you pronounce it?
Sergey
Did you know?
- The name's roots may trace all the way back to the Etruscans, an ancient civilization of Italy, before reaching the Greek and Latin worlds.
- While Сергей is the official name, Russians almost never use it in casual conversation with friends. They use the diminutive Серёжа instead, which has a completely different sound and feel.
- In a formal or professional setting, a person named Сергей is addressed using his first name and his father's name, known as a patronymic, such as Сергей Александрович.
Examples in context
- Сергей Королёв умер в 1966 году.Sergei Korolev died in 1966.This sentence is useful for noting the death year of the person named Сергей.Tatoeba #4579702 by Selena777, translation #3958875 by Hybrid
- Сергей Павлович Королёв родился в 1906 году на Украине, входившей тогда в состав России.Sergei Pavlovich Korolev was born in 1906 in the Ukraine, then a part of Russia.This sentence is useful for noting the birth year and location of the person named Сергей.Tatoeba #4139927 by odexed, translation #3958869 by Hybrid
- Здравствуйте, я хотел бы представить вам Сергея Ивановича.Hello, I would like to introduce you to Mr. Sergei Ivanovich.
- Привет, вчера встретился с Серёгой в кафе.Hi, yesterday I met up with Sergiy in a café.
- Сергей мой лучший друг.Sergey moy luchshiy drug.Sergei is my best friend.
Example conversation
Alexander is asking Olga about their mutual friend.
- Александр AleksandrТы видела сегодня Сергея?Ty videla segodnya Sergeya?Did you see Sergei today?
- Ольга OlgaНет, я не видела.Net, ya ne videla.No, I didn't see him.
- Александр AleksandrСергей обещал прийти в пять.Sergei obeshchal priyti v pyat.Sergei promised to come at five.
- Ольга OlgaНапиши ему сообщение.Napishi emu soobshcheniye.Send him a message.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Сергей, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
