Вера
Vera
Vera is a female given name in Russian, appearing as Вера.
Вера is used as a female given name.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Russian noun вера, which means 'faith' or 'belief'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used in a sentence, the name changes its form based on its role. In the genitive case to show possession, Вера becomes Веры. In the dative case to show the recipient of an action, it becomes Вере.
How do you pronounce it?
Vera
Did you know?
- The name Вера is part of a traditional trio of names representing theological virtues, alongside Надежда (Hope) and Любовь (Love).
- The Russian name Вера is a direct linguistic calque of the Greek name Πίστις (Pístis), which means 'faith'.
- In Russian literature, a character named Вера is often used symbolically to represent the spiritual strength or moral conviction of a person.
Examples in context
- Вера в свободное время учит клингонский.Vera is learning Klingon in her spare time.This sentence shows how to use Вера in a sentence about hobbies.Tatoeba #4619400 by Wezel, translation #12024831 by ddnktr
- Ни Вера, ни Сергей не смогли ответить на этот вопрос.Neither Vera nor Sergey could answer that question.This sentence shows how to use Вера in a sentence with 'neither/nor'.Tatoeba #4619386 by Wezel, translation #8143412 by AlanF_US
- Вера была невысокого мнения о Сергее, потому что он изменял жене.Vera looked down on Sergey because he was cheating on his wife.This sentence shows how to use Вера in a sentence describing someone's opinion.Tatoeba #9501797 by Wezel, translation #8053002 by AlanF_US
- Здра́вствуйте, Ве́ра!Hello, Vera!
- Приве́т, Вера́!Hi, Vera!
- Ве́ра, ты зна́ешь, что сего́дня ска́зала мне Ма́ша?Vera, do you know what Masha told me today?
- Препода́ватель спроси́л: «Вы вери́те в лю́бовь, Вера́?»The teacher asked: "Do you believe in love, Vera?"
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ekaterina is asking Andrey about a mutual friend.
- Екатерина EkaterinaТы видел сегодня Веру?Ty videl segodnya Veru?Did you see Vera today?
- Андрей AndreyНет, Вера ещё не пришла.Net, Vera yeshchyo ne prishla.No, Vera hasn't arrived yet.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОна обещала зайти в офис.Ona obeshchala zayti v ofis.She promised to stop by the office.
- Андрей AndreyНаверное, Вера просто опаздывает.Navernoe, Vera prosto opazdyvaet.Vera is probably just running late.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Вера, вера, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
