Уолтер
Uolter
The English name 'Walter' is translated into Russian as Уолтер (Uolter).
Уолтер is used as a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
The formal way to say the name 'Walter' in Russian is Вальтер.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine foreign name, Уолтер will decline in Russian, taking the ending –а in the genitive or accusative cases (e.g., Уолтера).
How do you pronounce it?
Uolter
Did you know?
- In Russian slang, the word вальтер can refer to a compact semi-automatic pistol, derived from the German 'Walther' brand.
- Depending on the person's nationality, a Russian speaker will choose between Уолтер for an American and Вальтер for a German.
- The Russian л in Уолтер is a clear 'l' sound, lacking the 'dark' or velarized quality often found in the English pronunciation of 'Walter'.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, Вальтер!Hello, Walter!
- Меня зовут Уолтер.Menya zovut Uolter.My name is Walter.
- Уолтер мой лучший друг.Uolter moy luchshiy drug.Walter is my best friend.
- Вы знаете Уолтера?Vy znayete Uoltera?Do you know Walter?
Example conversation
Andrey and Anastasia are talking about a new colleague.
- Андрей AndreyАнастасия, ты видела Уолтера?Anastasiya, ty videla Uoltera?Anastasia, have you seen Walter?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНет, Андрей, я его не видела.Net, Andrey, ya yego ne videla.No, Andrey, I haven't seen him.
- Андрей AndreyУолтер пришёл сегодня рано.Uolter prishol segodnya rano.Walter arrived early today.
- Анастасия AnastasiaНадо будет спросить его.Nado budet sprosit' yego.I will have to ask him.
