How to Say “Super” in Russian

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су́пер
súper
The English phrase 'super' can be translated into Russian in several ways depending on the context. The default form is су́пер (súper). Wiktionary also lists превосхо́дный (prevosxódnyj) and кла́ссный (klássnyj).
Meaning: better than usual (adj)

Ways to say it

“super” in Russian
Russian Romanization (Wiktionary)
су́пер súper
превосхо́дный prevosxódnyj
кла́ссный klássnyj
потря́сный potrjásnyj

In Russian, the way you express that something is better than usual depends on whether you want to sound casual, slangy or formal. You can use су́пер as an adjective to describe something, such as a супер фильм (super movie) or as an interjection to express agreement or approval. Other options include the slang terms кла́ссный (cool/great), потря́сный (stunning/amazing) and the slang отпад (awesome) or класс (excellent/great). For more formal or refined situations, you might use превосхо́дный (superb/excellent), отлично (excellent) or очень хорошо (very good).

Which one should you use?

While су́пер is a common loanword used for general enthusiasm, потря́сный carries a much stronger emotional weight, implying that something is truly mind-blowing or stunning. Кла́ссный is a colloquial term often used to mean something is 'cool' or 'great'.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Су́пер is an informal loanword from English used frequently in casual conversation. Превосхо́дный is a more formal and sophisticated way to express that something is superb. For formal contexts, отлично (excellent) and очень хорошо (very good) are also appropriate. On the much more casual end of the spectrum, you can use the slang terms кла́ссный, отпад or класс.

How does it change in a sentence?

Unlike many other Russian adjectives, су́пер is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its ending based on gender, number or case.

How do you pronounce it?

súper

Did you know?

  • If you want to say something is 'mind-blowing' rather than just 'good', use отпад. It literally translates to 'falling off' or 'dropping off', as if the object is so amazing it is falling apart.
  • The word потря́сный comes from the verb meaning 'to shake'. To call something 'super' in this way implies that the experience literally shook you or left you trembling.
  • The term превосхо́дный carries a heavy, almost old-fashioned weight. Using it to describe a modern gadget might sound ironically formal or even slightly sarcastic due to its high-register origins.

Examples in context

  • These products are высший класс.
    These products are top-class.
  • That movie was отпад!
    That movie was awesome!
  • Эта идея просто су́пер.
    Eta ideya prosto super.
    This idea is simply super.
  • Твой новый проект выглядит су́пер.
    Tvoy novyy proekt vyglyadit super.
    Your new project looks super.

Example conversation

Andrey and Ekaterina are discussing a movie they just watched.

  1. Андрей Andrey

    Как тебе этот фильм?
    Kak tebe etot fil'm?
    How did you like this movie?
  2. Екатерина Ekaterina

    Он был су́пер!
    On byl super!
    It was super!
  3. Андрей Andrey

    Согласен, актёры сыграли отлично.
    Soglasen, aktyory sygrali otlichno.
    I agree, the actors played excellently.
  4. Екатерина Ekaterina

    Да, это было очень круто.
    Da, eto bylo ochen' kruto.
    Yes, it was very cool.

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