Человек-паук
The English phrase spider-man is translated into Russian as Человек-паук.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a compound of человек (man/person) and паук (spider).
How does it change in a sentence?
When the phrase is the direct object of a verb, both parts of the compound change to the accusative case, resulting in Человека-паука.
Did you know?
- While Человек-паук is the official name, Russian fans often use the diminutive Паучок (little spider) when speaking affectionately about the character.
- The word человек (man/person) is used here to denote 'humanity' or 'a human being', which is more gender-neutral in Russian than the English word 'man' used in 'Spider-Man'.
- If you were to describe a person who is 'spider-like' rather than the specific superhero, you would use the adjective паукообразный, which sounds much more scientific and clinical.
Examples in context
- Давай посмотрим последний фильм о Спайдер-мене!Let's watch the latest Spider-Man movie!
- Человек-паук мой любимый герой.Chelovek-pauk moy lyubimyy geroy.Spider-Man is my favorite hero.
- Ты знаешь, кто такой Человек-паук?Ty znayesh', kto takoy Chelovek-pauk?Do you know who Spider-Man is?
Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are discussing which movie to watch.
- Александр AleksandrДавай посмотрим новый фильм про Человека-паука.Davay posmotrim novyy fil'm pro Cheloveka-pauka.Let's watch the new Spider-Man movie.
- Ольга OlgaОй, я уже видела его вчера.Oy, ya uzhe videla yego vchera.Oh, I already saw it yesterday.
- Александр AleksandrТебе понравился Человек-паук в этой части?Tebe ponravilsya Chelovek-pauk v etoy chasti?Did you like Spider-Man in this part?
- Ольга OlgaДа, он был очень смешным.Da, on byl ochen' smeshnym.Yes, he was very funny.
