Воробей
Pronunciation
vah-rah-BEY
Translation
vorobey — sparrow
Context & Examples
Воробей прыгал по дорожке.
The sparrow was hopping along the path.
Воробей — самая распространённая птица в городе.
The sparrow is the most common bird in the city.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The word 'воробей' appears in the famous Russian idiom 'стреляный воробей' (literally 'shot sparrow'), meaning a very experienced person who is hard to fool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Воробей" mean in Russian?
"Воробей" translates to "vorobey — sparrow" in English. It is pronounced as "vah-rah-BEY".
How do you pronounce "Воробей"?
The pronunciation of "Воробей" is: vah-rah-BEY
How to use "Воробей" in a sentence?
Example: "Воробей прыгал по дорожке." which translates to "The sparrow was hopping along the path.". Another example: "Воробей — самая распространённая птица в городе." — "The sparrow is the most common bird in the city.".
What is the cultural significance of "Воробей" in Russia?
The word 'воробей' appears in the famous Russian idiom 'стреляный воробей' (literally 'shot sparrow'), meaning a very experienced person who is hard to fool.