магазин
magazin
The Russian word for "store" is магазин (magazin).
магазин is a noun used to refer to a shop.
Meaning: shop (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of магазин is магазины. In the singular, the genitive form (meaning "of the store") is магазина and the dative form (meaning "to the store") is магазину.
How do you pronounce it?
magazin
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to confuse магазин with the English word "magazine". In Russian, магазин means a shop, while the word for a periodical magazine is журнал.
Did you know?
- In certain technical contexts, the word магазин can actually refer to an 'ammunition clip' or 'chamber'.
- The word магазин traces its roots all the way back to the Arabic word maḵāzin, which means 'storerooms'.
- In Soviet times, the scarcity of goods in a магазин led to a culture of 'blat' or using personal connections to secure items.
Examples in context
- Он был в магазине.He was at the store.This sentence shows how to use the word магазин to indicate being at a location.Tatoeba #4069479 by odexed, translation #461183 by jeanne
- Том не в магазине.Tom isn't in the store.This sentence uses магазин to show someone is not currently in the shop.Tatoeba #9123409 by marafon, translation #9096195 by CK
- Он ходил в магазин.He went to the store.This sentence demonstrates the use of магазин when describing someone going to a store.Tatoeba #4530933 by marafon, translation #485111 by Scott
- цветочный магазинFlower shop
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Example conversation
Sergey and Anastasia are planning their grocery shopping.
- Сергей SergeyЭтот магазин очень большой.Etot magazin ochen' bol'shoy.This shop is very big.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, и продукты там свежие.Da, i produkty tam svezhiye.Yes, and the groceries there are fresh.
- Сергей SergeyДавай пойдём в этот магазин вместе.Davay poydyom v etot magazin vmeste.Let's go to this shop together.
- Анастасия AnastasiaХорошо, пойдём.Khorosho, poydyom.Okay, let's go.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries магазин, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
