Демон
Pronunciation
DYEH-mun
Translation
demon — demon
Context & Examples
В романе Лермонтова 'Демон' главный герой — падший ангел.
In Lermontov's novel 'The Demon,' the main character is a fallen angel.
Он смотрел на неё с демонической улыбкой.
He looked at her with a demonic smile.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian culture, 'демон' is deeply tied to Mikhail Lermontov's 19th-century poem 'The Demon,' which portrays a romanticized, Byronic fallen angel, making the word less purely evil and more associated with tragic beauty and rebellion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Демон" mean in Russian?
"Демон" translates to "demon — demon" in English. It is pronounced as "DYEH-mun".
How do you pronounce "Демон"?
The pronunciation of "Демон" is: DYEH-mun
How to use "Демон" in a sentence?
Example: "В романе Лермонтова 'Демон' главный герой — падший ангел." which translates to "In Lermontov's novel 'The Demon,' the main character is a fallen angel.". Another example: "Он смотрел на неё с демонической улыбкой." — "He looked at her with a demonic smile.".
What is the cultural significance of "Демон" in Russia?
In Russian culture, 'демон' is deeply tied to Mikhail Lermontov's 19th-century poem 'The Demon,' which portrays a romanticized, Byronic fallen angel, making the word less purely evil and more associated with tragic beauty and rebellion.