змея
zmeya
The Russian word for snake is змея (zmeya).
The word refers to the legless reptile.
Meaning: legless reptile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of змея is змеи. When the snake is the direct object of a sentence, the form changes to змею.
How do you pronounce it?
zmeya
Did you know?
- The phrase змея подколодная refers to a treacherous person who pretends to be a friend while waiting for the right moment to betray you.
- The word змей can also refer to a kite flown in the sky, which is shaped like a serpent dancing in the wind.
- In Russian folklore, a змей is not just a snake but often a giant, fire-breathing winged dragon.
Examples in context
- Эта змея очень опасна.That snake is very dangerous.This sentence is useful for describing the danger level of a змея.Tatoeba #13934085 by Wezel, translation #12455320 by CK
- Змея живая или мёртвая?Is the snake alive or dead?This sentence is useful for asking about the state of a змея.Tatoeba #3052019 by marafon, translation #49936 by CK
- Это была ядовитая змея?Was it a venomous snake?This sentence is useful for asking if a змея is venomous.Tatoeba #9080994 by marafon, translation #12013536 by ddnktr
- Вчера нашли змею в саду!We found a snake in the garden yesterday!
- 95 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a forest during a hike.
- Александр AleksandrСмотри, вон там змея!Smotri, von tam zmeya!Look, there is a snake over there!
- Мария MariaГде? Я её не вижу.Gde? Ya yeyo ne vizhu.Where? I don't see it.
- Александр AleksandrОна в траве возле дерева.Ona v trave vozle dereva.It is in the grass near the tree.
- Мария MariaОй, не подходи к ней.Oy, ne podkhodi k ney.Oh, don't go near it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
