Великобритания
Pronunciation
veh-lee-koh-bree-TAH-nee-yah
Translation
velikobritaniya — Great Britain
Context & Examples
Столица Великобритании — Лондон.
The capital of Great Britain is London.
Он переехал в Великобританию на работу.
He moved to Great Britain for work.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian, 'Великобритания' refers specifically to the country of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales), though it is often used colloquially to mean the entire United Kingdom (which includes Northern Ireland).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Великобритания" mean in Russian?
"Великобритания" translates to "velikobritaniya — Great Britain" in English. It is pronounced as "veh-lee-koh-bree-TAH-nee-yah".
How do you pronounce "Великобритания"?
The pronunciation of "Великобритания" is: veh-lee-koh-bree-TAH-nee-yah
How to use "Великобритания" in a sentence?
Example: "Столица Великобритании — Лондон." which translates to "The capital of Great Britain is London.". Another example: "Он переехал в Великобританию на работу." — "He moved to Great Britain for work.".
What is the cultural significance of "Великобритания" in Russia?
In Russian, 'Великобритания' refers specifically to the country of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales), though it is often used colloquially to mean the entire United Kingdom (which includes Northern Ireland).