переводи́ть
perevodítʹimperfective
To translate in Russian is переводи́ть (perevodítʹ). Wiktionary also lists перевести́ (perevestí).
Meaning: to change spoken words or written text from one language to another (verb)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| переводи́ть | perevodítʹ | imperfective |
| перевести́ | perevestí | perfective |
The verb means to change spoken words or written text from one language to another.
Which one should you use?
The imperfective form переводи́ть is used for the ongoing process of translating or for repeated actions. The perfective form перевести́ is used for a completed translation or a single specific instance of translating.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form for 'a translation' is перевод. If you are referring to the person who performs the task, the word for a translator is переводчик.
How do you pronounce it?
perevodítʹ
Did you know?
- In Russian, the phrase перевести́ дыхание literally means 'to translate one's breath' but actually means 'to catch one's breath' after a shock or physical effort.
- The verb перевести́ can also mean 'to transfer' a sum of money or 'to lead' someone across a street. This is because the root вод relates to guiding or moving something from one place to another.
- The word переводчик shares the same suffix -чик as сварщик 'welder' or банщик 'bathhouse attendant', which historically denoted a specific trade or craft.
Examples in context
- Я хочу перевести этот текст на русскийI want to translate this text into Russian
- Мы должны осуществить перевод всех документовWe need to translate all the documents
- Я перевожу эти слова с английского на русскийI am translating these words from English to Russian
- Ты можешь мне перевести эту фразу?Can you translate this phrase for me?
- Конечно, я переведу для тебя.Of course, I'll translate it for you.
- Я не умею переводи́ть с китайского.Ya ne umeyu perevodi't' s kitayskogo.I don't know how to translate from Chinese.
- Вы помогаете переводи́ть документы?Vy pomogayete perevodit' dokumenty?Do you help translate documents?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “translate” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
