Верховный
Pronunciation
vyer-KHOV-nee
Translation
verkhovnyy — supreme
Context & Examples
Верховный суд вынес окончательное решение.
The Supreme Court issued a final ruling.
Он был назначен верховным главнокомандующим.
He was appointed as the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This adjective is most famously used in official titles like 'Верховный Суд' (Supreme Court) and was historically part of 'Верховный Совет' (Supreme Soviet), the highest legislative body in the USSR, giving it a strong association with state authority and law.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Верховный" mean in Russian?
"Верховный" translates to "verkhovnyy — supreme" in English. It is pronounced as "vyer-KHOV-nee".
How do you pronounce "Верховный"?
The pronunciation of "Верховный" is: vyer-KHOV-nee
How to use "Верховный" in a sentence?
Example: "Верховный суд вынес окончательное решение." which translates to "The Supreme Court issued a final ruling.". Another example: "Он был назначен верховным главнокомандующим." — "He was appointed as the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.".
What is the cultural significance of "Верховный" in Russia?
This adjective is most famously used in official titles like 'Верховный Суд' (Supreme Court) and was historically part of 'Верховный Совет' (Supreme Soviet), the highest legislative body in the USSR, giving it a strong association with state authority and law.