всё ещё
vsjo ješčó[fsʲɵ (j)ɪˈɕːɵ]
The English word 'still' is translated into Russian as всё ещё (vsjo ješčó).
всё ещё is used to describe a continuing state or an action that is ongoing over time, such as being 'still eating' or 'still alive'.
Meaning: not moving, calm (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase всё ещё is composed of всё (all/everything) and ещё (still/yet/more).
Which one should you use?
While всё ещё is used for the English 'still' in the sense of a continuing state, it is not used to mean 'motionless' or 'calm'. For those meanings, one would use words like неподвижный or тихий. Additionally, if you want to say 'until now', use до сих пор and if you want to say 'even more', use еще́ бо́льше.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
vsjo ješčó
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use всё ещё to mean 'motionless' (as in 'the air is still'). However, in Russian, всё ещё only refers to the continuation of an action or state over time.
Did you know?
- The Russian word for a 'still' (the apparatus used for distilling alcohol) is аламбик or перегонный куб, bearing no relation to всё ещё.
- To order 'one more' of a drink or dish in a Russian cafe, you only need the word ещё.
- While всё ещё implies a state continues, using до сих пор can signal that the speaker is frustrated or shocked that the state has not ended.
Examples in context
- Я всё ещё я.I'm still me.This sentence shows how to use всё ещё to express identity.Tatoeba #13370429 by marafon, translation #10317708 by DJ_Saidez
- Я всё ещё ем.I'm still eating.This sentence shows how to use всё ещё with a continuous action.Tatoeba #3876828 by odexed, translation #3824996 by CK
- Он всё ещё жив?Is he still alive?This sentence shows how to use всё ещё to ask about a continuing state.Tatoeba #2498555 by marafon, translation #1110482 by Scott
- Я все еще́ жду вашего ответа.I am still waiting for your response.
- Однако прогре́сс достиже́ний все еще́ о́чень ва́жен.However, the progress of achievements is still very significant.
- Та́к и не смог найти́ свои́ очки́.I still couldn't find my glasses.
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Example conversation
Maria and Dmitry are waiting for a delayed train.
- Мария MariaПоезд всё ещё не пришёл.Poezd vsyo eshchyo ne prishyol.The train still hasn't arrived.
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, я тоже жду.Da, ya tozhe zhdu.Yes, I am waiting too.
- Мария MariaТы всё ещё хочешь поехать?Ty vsyo eshchyo khochesh poyekhat?Do you still want to go?
- Дмитрий DmitryКонечно, нам нужно успеть.Konechno, nam nuzhno uspet.Of course, we need to make it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry всё ещё, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
