стра́нный
stránnyj
In Russian, "weird" can be expressed using several different adjectives such as стра́нный (stránnyj), причу́дливый or чудно́й.
Meaning: deviating from the normal, bizarre (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| стра́нный | stránnyj |
| причу́дливый | pričúdlivyj |
| чудно́й | čudnój |
These words are used to describe things or people that deviate from the normal or are bizarre.
Which one should you use?
The word стра́нный is the most common and neutral way to say "strange" or "weird", and it is suitable for describing both people and situations. In contrast, причу́дливый implies a sense of being complex, ornate or fancifully weird, often used for art, patterns or highly unusual behavior. чудно́й is another option for expressing that something is weird.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective стра́нный changes its ending based on gender, number and case. For example, стра́нного is the masculine genitive singular form. If you want to express the reaction "That's weird" or "It is strange", use the adverbial form странно.
How do you pronounce it?
stránnyj
Did you know?
- The word стра́нный shares a root with стра́на, meaning 'country'. Historically, it described someone who was a 'foreigner' or a 'stranger' from another land.
- While чудно́й means 'weird' today, its root чудо means 'miracle'. It originally described things that were weird because they were miraculously supernatural.
- To describe something as 'weird' in a more slang or modern way, Russians often use the word стрёмный, which can also mean 'scary' or 'shady'.
Examples in context
- Это странное поведение.This is weird behavior.
- Этот предмет имеет необычную форму.This object has a weird shape.
- Твое поведение странное для меня.Your behavior is weird to me.
- Все здесь выглядит хреново и странно одновременно.Everything here looks weird and bad at the same time.
- Это очень стра́нный звук.Eto ochen' strannyy zvuk.This is a very weird sound.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “weird” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
