Безумный
Pronunciation
bee-ZOOM-nee
Translation
bezumnyy — crazy, insane, mad
Context & Examples
Это была безумная идея.
That was a crazy idea.
Он смотрел на неё с безумным взглядом.
He looked at her with a mad gaze.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The word can describe both literal insanity and figurative, intense enthusiasm or recklessness, similar to English. It's famously used in literature, like in Dostoevsky's 'The Idiot' to describe passionate, irrational states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Безумный" mean in Russian?
"Безумный" translates to "bezumnyy — crazy, insane, mad" in English. It is pronounced as "bee-ZOOM-nee".
How do you pronounce "Безумный"?
The pronunciation of "Безумный" is: bee-ZOOM-nee
How to use "Безумный" in a sentence?
Example: "Это была безумная идея." which translates to "That was a crazy idea.". Another example: "Он смотрел на неё с безумным взглядом." — "He looked at her with a mad gaze.".
What is the cultural significance of "Безумный" in Russia?
The word can describe both literal insanity and figurative, intense enthusiasm or recklessness, similar to English. It's famously used in literature, like in Dostoevsky's 'The Idiot' to describe passionate, irrational states.