German Conversation · Level 48
75 words
German word
Russe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁʊsə/
Meaning
- masculine nounRussian
Example
Der Russe spricht gut Deutsch.
The Russian speaks German well.
More examples
Ich habe gestern mit Russen gesprochen.
I spoke with Russians yesterday.
Core concept
A man associated with Russia through his national identity or birthplace.
Common phrases
der Russe
the Russian
mit Russen sprechen
speak with Russians
als Russe leben
live as a Russian
Similar words
Russin: A woman from Russia by birth or nationality.
Person aus Russland: A person from Russia by birth or nationality, regardless of sex.
Russland: The country spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia.
Definition in German
Der Russe ist ein Mann, der in Russland geboren ist oder die russische Staatsangehörigkeit besitzt.
Word origin
Russe traces back through older European forms to Rus, the name of the medieval East Slavic polity linked to Russia.
Usage tips
- Russe is masculine, while the feminine noun is Russin and the plural is Russen.