Альфа
Pronunciation
AHL-fah
Translation
alfa — alpha
Context & Examples
Альфа — первая буква греческого алфавита.
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
Он был лучшим в своём классе, настоящий альфа-самец.
He was the top of his class, a real alpha male.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'альфа' is used similarly to English, often in scientific or technical contexts (e.g., 'альфа-излучение' for alpha radiation) and in modern slang for 'alpha male' ('альфа-самец'), reflecting social dominance. It's also the NATO phonetic alphabet code for 'A'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Альфа" mean in Russian?
"Альфа" translates to "alfa — alpha" in English. It is pronounced as "AHL-fah".
How do you pronounce "Альфа"?
The pronunciation of "Альфа" is: AHL-fah
How to use "Альфа" in a sentence?
Example: "Альфа — первая буква греческого алфавита." which translates to "Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.". Another example: "Он был лучшим в своём классе, настоящий альфа-самец." — "He was the top of his class, a real alpha male.".
What is the cultural significance of "Альфа" in Russia?
In Russian, 'альфа' is used similarly to English, often in scientific or technical contexts (e.g., 'альфа-излучение' for alpha radiation) and in modern slang for 'alpha male' ('альфа-самец'), reflecting social dominance. It's also the NATO phonetic alphabet code for 'A'.