Ваш
Vaš[vaʂ]formal
In Russian, 'yours' can be expressed as Ваш (Vaš).
It is a formal way to express this, suitable for addressing a single person with respect or a group of people.
Meaning: sincerely (pron)
Which one should you use?
The form Ваш is the formal version of 'yours'. For informal situations, such as speaking to a friend or someone younger, you should use Твой instead.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Ваш is a formal form used when addressing someone with respect or when addressing a group. Твой is the informal alternative used for friends or younger individuals.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on the gender and number of the object being possessed. Ваш is the masculine singular form, used for a single masculine object. Use Ваша when referring to a single feminine object, and Ваше when referring to a single neuter object. For multiple objects of any gender, use the plural form Ваши.
How do you pronounce it?
Vaš
Did you know?
- In formal Russian correspondence, Ваш is often capitalized as Ваш even in the middle of a sentence to show deep respect to the recipient.
- The word Ваш shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'whose', both tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European root *wōsyo-.
- While Ваш is the formal 'yours', using the informal Твой with a stranger or a superior can be perceived as a deliberate insult or a sign of aggression.
Examples in context
- Я не ваш друг.I'm no friend of yours.This sentence shows how to use Ваш to deny a relationship.Tatoeba #2503244 by paul_lingvo, translation #1970197 by CK
- Всё моё – ваше.What's mine's yours.This sentence demonstrates the use of Ваше to express mutual possession.Tatoeba #3899674 by marafon, translation #2647307 by CK
- Они же не ваши?These aren't yours, are they?This sentence illustrates the use of the plural form Ваши in a question.Tatoeba #8000191 by marafon, translation #1886837 by CK
- Это ваше кафе.This is your cafe.
- Это ваши компьютеры.These are your computers.
- Это ваша машина.This is your car.
- Это твои друзья.These are your friends.
- Это твоя сумка.This is your (female) bag.
- Эта книга – ваша.This book is yours.
- Мой дом крупнее чем твой.My house is bigger than yours.
- Это моя собака, а это твоя.This is my dog, and this one is yours.
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Example conversation
Maria is finishing a formal business email to Sergey.
- Мария MariaС уважением, Ваш Мария.S uvazheniyem, Vash Mariya.Sincerely yours, Maria.
- Сергей SergeyСпасибо за письмо, Мария.Spasibo za pis'mo, Mariya.Thank you for the letter, Maria.
- Мария MariaЯ жду вашего ответа.Ya zhdu vashego otveta.I am awaiting your answer.
- Сергей SergeyЯ отвечу вам завтра.Ya otvechu vam zavtra.I will answer you tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yours” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry ваш.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ваш, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
