юг
jug[juk]masculine
The English word 'south' is translated into Russian as юг (jug). Wiktionary also lists зюйд (zjujd).
Meaning: compass point (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| юг | jug | [juk] (narrow) | masculine |
| зюйд | zjujd | [zʲʉjt] (narrow) | masculine |
The term refers to the compass point or a specific southern region.
Which one should you use?
Use the noun юг to refer to the direction or the region itself. If you want to describe something as being southern, use the adjective ю́жный.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express movement toward the south, use the preposition на followed by the accusative case юг. To express movement originating from the south, use the preposition с followed by the genitive case юга.
How do you pronounce it?
jug
Did you know?
- While юг is the standard word, you might encounter the term зюйд in specialized maritime or historical contexts, as it is a direct loanword from the Dutch word for 'south'.
- In Russian culture, the 'south' юг is often used as a shorthand for the Black Sea coast and the Caucasus mountains, regardless of the exact compass bearing.
Examples in context
- Я иду на юг.I'm going south.This sentence shows movement toward the south using юг.Tatoeba #3959894 by odexed, translation #3409165 by CK
- Мы идём на юг.We're going south.Tatoeba #4647114 by marafon, translation #2240777 by CK
- Он пришёл с юга.He came from the south.This sentence shows movement originating from the south using the genitive form of юг.Tatoeba #2659622 by odexed, translation #1658213 by CM
- Болгария находится на юге Европы.Bulgaria is located in the south of Europe.
- Ростов-на-Дону – крупный южный город России.Rostov-on-Don is a major southern city in Russia.
- Я люблю загорать на южной стороне пляжа.I enjoy sunbathing on the southern side of the beach.
- Во время отпуска мы собираемся поехать на юг.During vacation, we plan to go south.
- 105 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Alexander are looking at a map during a hike.
- Мария MariaКуда указывает стрелка?Kuda ukazyvayet strelka?Where is the arrow pointing?
- Александр AleksandrОна указывает на юг.Ona ukazyvayet na yug.It points to the south.
- Мария MariaЗначит, нам нужно идти туда.Znachit, nam nuzhno idti tuda.So, we need to go there.
- Александр AleksandrДа, на юг по этой тропе.Da, na yug po etoy trope.Yes, south along this path.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “south” translations and entries юг, зюйд, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries зюйд, юг, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
