такая красивая
takaya krasivaya
The English phrase "so pretty" is translated into Russian as такая красивая (takaya krasivaya).
The phrase такая красивая is used to describe someone or something that is very attractive. If you want to call someone a "beauty," you might use Красотка. To express a sense of "enchanting beauty," the word Прелесть is used.
What does it mean word for word?
The word такая literally means "such" or "so" in a demonstrative sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change its endings to agree with the gender of the person or object being described. Use такой красивый for the masculine form and такое красивое for the neuter form.
How do you pronounce it?
takaya krasivaya
Did you know?
- The word красивая shares a deep root with красный, which means 'red'. In ancient Russian, the word for 'red' was used as a synonym for 'beautiful'.
- The word прелесть, used for 'enchanting beauty', originally comes from words meaning 'to deceive' or 'to lure'. It once described a dangerous, seductive kind of beauty.
- If a person is 'so pretty' that it is overwhelming, a Russian might use the word ослепительная, which literally means 'blinding'.
Examples in context
- Ты такая красивая, когда злишься.You're so pretty when you're angry.This sentence shows how to use такая красивая when describing someone's appearance while they are angry.Tatoeba #13136802 by marafon, translation #13136801 by rul
- Том не ожидал, что Мэри такая красивая.Tom didn't expect Mary to be so pretty.This sentence illustrates a reaction to someone being такая красивая.Tatoeba #7582178 by marafon, translation #7542295 by CK
- Ты такая красивая.You look so pretty.This is a simple way to tell someone they look такая красивая.Tatoeba #9337179 by marafon, translation #7114518 by CK
- Ваша новая прическа выглядит очень красиво!Your new hairstyle looks so pretty!
- Ты такая прекрасная в этом наряде!You look so beautiful in that outfit!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sergey gives Maria a compliment on her dress.
- Сергей SergeyВау, ты сегодня такая красивая!Vau, ty segodnya takaya krasivaya!Wow, you are so pretty today!
- Мария MariaСпасибо, Сергей! Мне очень приятно.Spasibo, Sergey! Mne ochen priyatno.Thank you, Sergey! That is very sweet.
- Сергей SergeyЭто платье тебе очень идёт.Eto platye tebe ochen idyot.This dress really suits you.
- Мария MariaЯ рада, что тебе нравится.Ya rada, chto tebe nravitsya.I am glad that you like it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
