ты такой урод
ty takoy urod[tɨ tɐˈkoj ʊˈrot]word by word
The English phrase "you're so ugly" is translated into Russian as ты такой урод (ty takoy urod).
This phrase is an insulting statement used to tell someone that they are physically unattractive.
What does it mean word for word?
In this context, the word такой functions as an intensifier meaning "so" or "such".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change based on the gender of the person you are addressing. The default form ты такой урод is grammatically masculine and is used when addressing a man. When addressing a woman, use the feminine form ты такая уродка.
How do you pronounce it?
ty takoy urod
Did you know?
- The word урод has undergone a massive semantic shift over the centuries. While it now means 'ugly person' or 'freak', its original Old East Slavic meaning was someone who was 'foolish' or 'witless'.
- Russian has a specific word безобразный for something very ugly, which literally translates to 'without form' or 'without beauty'.
- In Russian, the insult урод is so strong that it can occasionally refer to someone's character rather than just their face. Calling someone an 'ugly person' often implies they are a morally 'ugly' or unpleasant individual.
Examples in context
- Ты такой урод, что смотреть противно.Ty takoy urod, chto smotret' protivno.You're so ugly that it's disgusting to look at.
- Ты такой урод, перестань улыбаться.Ty takoy urod, perestan' ulybat'sya.You're so ugly, stop smiling.
Example conversation
Two people are arguing during a heated conflict.
- Александр AleksandrЯ тебя ненавижу, ты такой урод!Ya tebya nenavizhu, ty takoy urod!I hate you, you're so ugly!
- Мария MariaЗачем ты так грубо разговариваешь?Zachem ty tak grubo razgovarivaesh?Why are you talking so rudely?
- Александр AleksandrПотому что ты меня бесишь!Potomu chto ty menya besish!Because you annoy me!
- Мария MariaПросто успокойся, Александр.Prosto uspokoysya, Aleksandr.Just calm down, Aleksandr.
