Дно
Pronunciation
dno (rhymes with 'no')
Translation
dno — bottom, floor, depths
Context & Examples
Стакан упал на дно реки.
The glass fell to the bottom of the river.
Мы живём на социальном дне.
We live at the bottom of society.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The word 'дно' is famously used in Maxim Gorky's play 'На дне' ('The Lower Depths'), which explores the lives of society's outcasts. In modern Russian, 'социальное дно' refers to the lowest socioeconomic stratum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Дно" mean in Russian?
"Дно" translates to "dno — bottom, floor, depths" in English. It is pronounced as "dno (rhymes with 'no')".
How do you pronounce "Дно"?
The pronunciation of "Дно" is: dno (rhymes with 'no')
How to use "Дно" in a sentence?
Example: "Стакан упал на дно реки." which translates to "The glass fell to the bottom of the river.". Another example: "Мы живём на социальном дне." — "We live at the bottom of society.".
What is the cultural significance of "Дно" in Russia?
The word 'дно' is famously used in Maxim Gorky's play 'На дне' ('The Lower Depths'), which explores the lives of society's outcasts. In modern Russian, 'социальное дно' refers to the lowest socioeconomic stratum.