Стив
Stiv
The English name Steve is translated into Russian as Стив (Stiv).
Стив is used as a masculine given name.
How does it change in a sentence?
Russian names change their endings based on their role in a sentence. The form Стива is used to show possession (Steve's) or after certain prepositions like у (at/near/has). The form Стиву is used when Steve is the indirect object, such as when giving something to him. The form Стивом is used when Steve is the agent of an action or used with the preposition с (with). The form Стиве is used after prepositions like на (on) or в (in) when referring to Steve.
How do you pronounce it?
Stiv
Did you know?
- If you are looking for the Russian equivalent of the name 'Stephen', you would typically use Степан, rather than the borrowed Стив.
- In Russian culture, calling someone solely by their first name like Стив without a title or patronymic is considered very informal and might be seen as impolite to an elder.
- In Russian, foreign names like Стив are typically not given 'patronymics', which are middle names based on the father's name used in almost all formal Russian contexts.
Examples in context
- Стив не пришёл домой.Steve did not come home.This sentence is useful for practicing the subject form of Стив.Tatoeba #5503106 by marafon, translation #51927 by CN
- Стив – американское имя.Steve is an American name.Tatoeba #13238112 by marafon, translation #5321816 by zachleigh
- На Стиве чёрная водолазка.Steve is wearing a black turtleneck.This sentence is useful for practicing the prepositional form Стиве.Tatoeba #4058727 by marafon, translation #1956302 by Spamster
- Здравствуйте! Меня зовут Стивен.Hello! My name is Steven.
- Приятно познакомиться, Стив.Nice to meet you, Steve.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alexander and Ekaterina are talking about a new colleague.
- Александр AleksandrТы уже видела Стива?Ty uzhe videla Stiva?Have you seen Steve yet?
- Екатерина EkaterinaНет, а кто такой Стив?Net, a kto takoy Stiv?No, who is Steve?
- Александр AleksandrСтив наш новый дизайнер.Stiv nash novyy dizayner.Steve is our new designer.
- Екатерина EkaterinaПонятно, я скоро с ним познакомлюсь.Ponyatno, ya skoro s nim poznakomlyus.I see, I will meet him soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
