elder in Russian
elder in Russian is ста́рший, ста́роста, старе́йшина — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
elder in Russian
ста́рший
Pronounced: starshiy
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
ста́роста
Pronounced: starosta
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
старе́йшина
Pronounced: stareyshina
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
бузина́
Pronounced: buzina
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
чёрная бузина́
Pronounced: chyornaya buzina
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
пожило́й челове́к
Pronounced: pozhiloy chelovek
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
стари́к
Pronounced: starik
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
старе́йшина
Pronounced: stareyshina
What does "elder" mean?
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noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
"The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen."
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adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
"My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle."
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noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
"Birds feasted on the dark berries of the elder at the end of summer."
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elder in a sentence
- The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen.
- The village elders met to settle the dispute.
- My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle.
- The elder of the two twins is five minutes older.
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What is "elder" in Russian?
"elder" in Russian is ста́рший, ста́роста, старе́йшина. elder means: A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
How do you pronounce ста́рший?
"elder" in Russian is ста́рший, pronounced "starshiy".
How do you use "elder" in a sentence?
Example: "The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen." In Russian, "elder" is ста́рший, ста́роста, старе́йшина.
Are there other ways to say "elder" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "elder": ста́рший, ста́роста, старе́йшина, бузина́, чёрная бузина́, пожило́й челове́к.
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