No word for fun in russian

So what is the Russian word for fun? Well, there really isn’t one. There is a word for pleasant and a word for interesting, but there really isn’t a Russian word for fun.

What is Prikol?

[pree-KOL] Translation: something funny, a trick, a prank. Comments. Prikol is Russian youth slang.

There is a word for “fun” in Russian: весело (veselo).

What does Novaya mean in Russian?

novaya zemlya. [ n ] two islands in the Arctic Ocean belonging to Russia ; site of a test center for nuclear warheads.

Is there no Russian word for friend?

There are many ways to address a friend in the Russian language. As you already know, the most common Russian word for friend is ‘друг’. This word is very useful: you can say ‘друг’ to any person you like. The feminine form of this noun is ‘подруга’.

Do people actually say Mother Russia?

They do. Russians often call Russia “Россия-матушка”, “Rossiya-mah-tuh-shkah”. “Россия-матушка” is translated into English exactly as “Mother Russia”.

What is the most top shelf vodka?

The Best Vodka Brands to Stock Your Bar Cart With

• Belvedere Vodka. reservebar.com. $45.00.
• Absolut. reservebar.com. SHOP NOW.
• Grey Goose. reservebar.com. SHOP NOW.
• Chopin Potato Vodka. drizly.com. SHOP NOW.
• Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka.
• Hangar 1 Straight Vodka. reservebar.com.
• Ketel One Vodka. reservebar.com.
• Haku Vodka. reservebar.com.

What is the most expensive thing in the world?

What are some of the most expensive things in world today?

• Graff Diamonds Hallucination Watch – USD 55 million.
• 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO – USD 70 million.
• Bluefin Tuna – USD 3.1 million.
• Antilia, Mumbai – USD 1-2 billion.
• Manhattan Parking Spot – USD 1 million.
• Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi – USD 450 million.

Which is better Absolut or GREY goose?

The comparison between Absolut and Grey Goose sees the former leading in the overall impression scores getting a rating of 94 compared to its competitor’s number of 82. Drinkers’ rating for Absolut is at 4.2 stars in a 5-star scale while the other brand is rated at 3.2 stars. Both have an ABV of 40%.

What is the best vodka for the money?

These are the vodkas that are approved by bartenders, industry pros, and our editors alike:

• Deep Eddy Vodka.
• Seagram’s Vodka.
• Skyy Vodka.
• Sobieski Vodka.
• Råvo Vodka.
• Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
• New Amsterdam Vodka.
• Three Olives Vodka.

Is GREY goose top shelf?

Given Grey Goose’s strong reputation, it’s easy to assume the brand has a long and illustrious history. On the contrary, it only established in 1997. Since then, Grey Goose has cemented itself as a top shelf vodka.

Is Tito’s better than GREY goose?

If you prefer a sweeter flavor and less alcohol burn, you may want to go for Tito’s Vodka. If you like a little punch and some variety, Grey Goose may be the way to go.

What vodka is better than GREY goose?

Our pick of the best vodka available to buy today

1. Black Cow. Another British vodka, but this one’s made from milk.
2. Belvedere. Award-winning vodka from Poland.
3. Grey Goose. Goes down incredibly smoothly.
4. Chase Vodka. A great British vodka.
5. Ciroc Vodka.
6. Zubrowka Vodka.
7. Stolichnaya Vodka.
8. Absolut Vodka.

What is considered top shelf?

(adj.) The highest quality — and therefore most expensive — bottles of alcohol available. Most bars will keep these bottles on the literal top shelf, versus the cheaper “well liquor” that is kept within reach.

What drinks are top shelf?

Top shelf liquor can be put into two main categories: lights and darks. Vodka, Tequila and gin are lights, while brandy, scotch and whisky are darks. Rum can be either light or dark.

Is Crown Royal top shelf?

Is Crown Royal top shelf? Crown Royal is a top shelf whisky; their finer varieties are as fine as any other whiskys in the world.

How do you order a top shelf drink?

How to Order Top-Shelf Liquor

1. Small-Batch Bourbon and Rye.
2. The better American whiskeys are generally bottled at a higher proof than are other liquors. That’s because we like ice.
3. Single-Malt Scotch.
4. Neat, with water back.
5. XO-Grade Cognac (and above)
6. Neat.
7. Añejo Tequila.
8. Neat, in a rocks glass.

…were discussed here or in our sister-city community russian_wotd recently, so I decided to put them together.

1.

When Russians drink their vodka, they lift their glasses and say «На здоровье».

In fact, «на здоровье» is how you reply to «спасибо» (thank you,) especially if you, say, feed your guests or members of your family and they say «thank you» when they finish their meals. Literally it means «for [your] health,» Russians say it when English speakers say «you’re welcome.»
«На здоровье» is NOT a toast. The poplular Russian toasts closest to it are «будем здоровы» (let’s be healthy) or «за ваше здоровье» (for your health.)

Discussed here, thanks noser for mentioning that.

2.

There is a Russian proverb that says «In the kingdom of hope, there is no winter».

In fact, there is no such proverb. Russian proverbs are numerous, and some can be really funny or wise, but this one does not exist.

Discussed here, thanks ericschnabel for mentioning that.

3.

Russians have the word «razbliuto» (разблюто,) which means something along the lines of «a feeling a person has for someone he or she once loved but no longer feels the same way about.»

In fact, there is no such word, and not even a hint where the one who made it up has got it

Discussed here, thanks ladybirdsleeps for mentioning that.

4.

Russians have no word for freedom.

In fact, there are at least two words for freedom in Russian — свобода and воля (the adjectives are свободный / F. свободная, N. свободное and вольный / F. вольная, N. вольное.)

Again, thanks ladybirdsleeps for mentioning that here — I haven’t heard this myth before.

UPDATE:
5.

Russians call each other «comrade».

In fact, there is no such word in Russian language. It is an English word, which is a nice translation for Russian товарищ. As such, it is widely used in Hollywood movies (with no explanation that this is the translation of the actual Russian word.) And yes, during the Soviet era (approx. 1918-1991) most Russians would use this salutation (товарищ), especially in formal, official settings.

Discussed here, mentioned by gera.

6.

Russian women wear kerciefs or shawls on their heards, and the word for those shawls is «babushka».

Actually, Russian word бабушка (NOT babushka!) means «granny», «grandma.» It has nothing to do with head-covering kerchiefs which Russian women used to wear hundreds of years ago — in remote villages, until almost recently. The Russian word for a kerchief is платок, for a shawl — шаль. Most of women in Russian cities don’t wear those kerchiefs anymore; the only chance to see it is on very, very old women — grandmas, that is — probably that’s why Americans call those kerchiefs «grannies,» or «babushkas.»
UPD:
the babushkas (accent on the first syllable means the women; on the second, the scarf)

(Psychology Today, May-June, 1992)

In fact, neither of those meanings is true: there is no word «babUshka» meaning «the scarf» in Russian language; «the women» in Russian is «женщины»; бабушка (accent on the first syllable) means «grandma» or «granny,» with the secondary, colloquial meaning «any old woman.»

7.

«У нас нет спиртного»

(we don’t serve alcohol, or, more literally, we have no alcohol; спиртное — a word for alcohol as a type of consumable goods)

can be interpreted as a word-play on «spirits — spiritual»; «we have no alcohol» or «we have nothing spiritual».

Actually, since «spiritual» in Russian is «духовный m. / духовная f. / духовное n.,» this word-play is impossible in Russian (unlike English.)

Discussed here, mentioned by serialcondition.

Any more myths?

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