Теха́с
Texásmasculine
The English word "texas" is translated into Russian as Теха́с (Texás).
Теха́с is used to refer to the state of Texas in the United States of America.
Meaning: a state of the United States of America (name)
Which one should you use?
While Теха́с is the standard name, you may encounter the diminutive and affectionate form Техасик in informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Теха́с is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Texás.
Did you know?
- When Russian speakers use the diminutive Техасик, they are applying a suffix usually reserved for small animals or beloved children to a massive geographic area.
- While Техас is a masculine noun, Russian grammar allows it to be declined in six different cases, meaning the ending of the word changes depending on its role in the sentence.
- The diminutive form Теха́сик is so much more 'affectionate' than the standard name that it can sound ironic or even sarcastic if used in a serious political discussion.
Examples in context
- Я читал о штате Техас в книге.I read about the state of Texas in a book.
- Ты слышал, что в Техасе всегда тепло?Did you hear that it is always warm in Texas?
- Теха́с очень большой штат.Tekhas ochen' bol'shoy shtat.Texas is a very large state.
- Я хочу поехать в Теха́с.Ya khochu poyekhat' v Tekhas.I want to go to Texas.
- В Теха́се сейчас очень жарко.V Tekhase seychas ochen' zharko.It is very hot in Texas right now.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about travel plans.
- Сергей SergeyТы когда-нибудь была в Теха́се?Ty kogda-nibud' byla v Tekhase?Have you ever been to Texas?
- Мария MariaНет, я там ещё не была.Net, ya tam yeshchyo ne byla.No, I haven't been there yet.
- Сергей SergeyТеха́с отличное место для поездки.Tekhas otlichnoye mesto dlya poyezdki.Texas is a great place for a trip.
- Мария MariaМожет быть, я поеду туда летом.Mozhet byt', ya poyedu tuda letom.Maybe I will go there in the summer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “texas” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
