Звёздные во́йны
Zvjózdnyje vójnyfeminine, plural
The English phrase "star wars" is translated into Russian as Звёздные во́йны (Zvjózdnyje vójny).
Звёздные во́йны is used as a proper noun to refer to the epic space opera franchise.
Meaning: epic space opera franchise (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective Звёздные (star/stellar) and the noun во́йны (wars).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows the rules of Russian declension. For example, when expressing a relationship like "of Star Wars" (used after "of" or certain prepositions), the form changes to Звёздных войн in the genitive case.
How do you pronounce it?
Zvjózdnyje vójny
Did you know?
- Russian dubbing for the films often translates 'The Force' as Сила, which is the same common word used for physical strength or power.
- In Russian, the word for 'star' used in this title, Звёздные, is derived from the root звезда (star). This root is also found in the word звёздный час, which means 'one's finest hour'.
- While Звёздные во́йны is the official title, Russian fans often use the slang 'Звёзды' ('Stars') as a shorthand when discussing the franchise.
Examples in context
- Я обожаю Звёздные войны!I love Star Wars!
- Знаешь, я сегодня посмотрел все эпизоды Звездных войн.You know, I watched all the episodes of Star Wars today.
- Давай вместе поиграем в игры про Звёздные войны!Let's play Star Wars games together!
- Я очень люблю Звёздные во́йны.Ya ochen' lyublyu Zvyozdnye voyny.I love Star Wars very much.
- Звёздные во́йны это классика.Zvyozdnye voyny eto klassika.Star Wars is a classic.
- Ты смотрела Звёздные во́йны?Ty smotrela Zvyozdnye voyny?Have you watched Star Wars?
Example conversation
A couple is discussing movies at home.
- Александр AleksandrОльга, давай посмотрим Звёздные во́йны.Ol'ga, davay posmotrim Zvyozdnye voyny.Olga, let's watch Star Wars.
- Ольга OlgaХорошая идея, Александр!Khoroshaya ideya, Aleksandr!Good idea, Alexander!
- Александр AleksandrТы хочешь пересмотреть первый фильм?Ty khochesh' peresmotret' perviy film?Do you want to rewatch the first movie?
- Ольга OlgaДа, с удовольствием.Da, s udovol'stviyem.Yes, with pleasure.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “star wars” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
