она
ona
The English phrase "she is" is translated into Russian as она (ona).
она is used to identify a female person or animal as the subject of a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ona.
Did you know?
- The word она is an exact relative of the English word 'one'. Both descend from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European roots that used the concept of 'oneness' to identify specific singular entities.
- Unlike English, where 'she' is strictly for humans or personified objects, она is used for any feminine noun, meaning a 'table' or 'moon' can be the subject of the sentence.
- If a speaker is talking about a group of people and at least one person is male, they cannot use она or other feminine forms, even if the rest of the group is female.
Examples in context
- А вот и она!Here she is!Tatoeba #3291427 by marafon, translation #33119 by CK
- Она не в духе.She is in a bad mood.Tatoeba #14026076 by marafon, translation #313120 by CK
- Я знаю, кто она.I know who she is.Tatoeba #3537511 by marafon, translation #1828602 by Amastan
- Она является врачомShe is a doctor
- Она – талантливаяShe is talented
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Example conversation
Sergey and Maria are looking for a lost kitten in the garden.
- Сергей SergeyТы видишь её?Ty vidish' yeyo?Do you see her?
- Мария MariaНет, но она где-то здесь.Net, no ona gde-to zdes'.No, but she is somewhere here.
- Сергей SergeyА вот она!A vot ona!There she is!
- Мария MariaОна очень маленькая.Ona ochen' malen'kaya.She is very small.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries она, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
