мир
mir[mʲir]masculine
The Russian word for world is мир (mir).
Мир is used to refer to the inhabited planet.
Meaning: inhabited planet (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word мир is a homonym that means both 'world' and 'peace'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the singular form, the word changes based on its role in a sentence: мира is used for 'of the world' (genitive), миру is used for 'to the world' (dative) and миром is used for 'with the world' (instrumental).
How do you pronounce it?
mir
Did you know?
- The Russian language uses мир to describe the entire universe, but it also uses the same word to describe a local community or a traditional peasant commune.
- Before the Russian orthographic reform of 1918, writers used different spellings for the two meanings of мир to prevent any confusion between 'peace' and 'world'.
- Because мир can mean 'peace', it is common to find Russian slogans or art that use the word to simultaneously wish for a peaceful planet and a global union.
Examples in context
- Мир не в себе.The world is sick.This sentence shows how to describe the state of the world using мир.Tatoeba #10345851 by Ooneykcall, translation #10344472 by shekitten
- У вас свой мир.You have your own world.This sentence demonstrates possession in relation to a personal world using мир.Tatoeba #13712188 by marafon, translation #13712181 by terrywallwork
- Мир это яйцо.The world is an egg.This sentence uses мир in a metaphorical or philosophical context.Tatoeba #13988609 by marafon, translation #13988337 by rul
- Все мы живем в одном мире.We all live in one world.
- Мир – это то, что создают люди.The world is what people create.
- 1695 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are watching a science documentary on TV.
- Ольга OlgaЭтот мир очень велик.Etot mir ochen' velik.This world is very big.
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, наш мир полон тайн.Da, nash mir polon tayn.Yes, our world is full of mysteries.
- Ольга OlgaТы хочешь изучать этот мир?Ty khochesh' izuchat' etot mir?Do you want to study this world?
- Дмитрий DmitryКонечно, я хочу его изучить.Konechno, ya khochu yego izuchit'.Of course, I want to study it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “world” translations and entries мир, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries мир, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
