Грустно
Pronunciation
GROOS-nuh
Translation
grustno — sad (adverb/impersonal predicate)
Context & Examples
Мне грустно.
I feel sad.
Он грустно смотрел в окно.
He sadly looked out the window.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, emotions are often expressed using impersonal constructions like 'мне грустно' (literally 'to me sad'), where the experiencer is in the dative case, reflecting a subtle cultural framing of emotions as something that happens to you rather than something you actively feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Грустно" mean in Russian?
"Грустно" translates to "grustno — sad (adverb/impersonal predicate)" in English. It is pronounced as "GROOS-nuh".
How do you pronounce "Грустно"?
The pronunciation of "Грустно" is: GROOS-nuh
How to use "Грустно" in a sentence?
Example: "Мне грустно." which translates to "I feel sad.". Another example: "Он грустно смотрел в окно." — "He sadly looked out the window.".
What is the cultural significance of "Грустно" in Russia?
In Russian, emotions are often expressed using impersonal constructions like 'мне грустно' (literally 'to me sad'), where the experiencer is in the dative case, reflecting a subtle cultural framing of emotions as something that happens to you rather than something you actively feel.