Russian–English dictionary

ма́тка

A reproductive female insect in a hive, such as an ant, bee, termite or wasp. · matka

ма́товость

The lack of visual brilliance; want of sheen. · matovost

ма́товый

Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness. · matovyy

маточный

Of or pertaining to the uterus. · matochnyy

матра́с

A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric. · matras

матра́ц

A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric. · matrats

матрёшка

One of a set of hollow nesting dolls, usually wooden and decorated. · matryoshka

матриа́рх

A female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group. · matriarkh

матримониа́льный

Of, or having to do with matrimony and marriage. · matrimonialnyy

матро́на

Any lady of dignified bearing, especially an older one. · matrona

матро́с

In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman. · matros

Ма́ттерхорн

An iconic pyramidal mountain on the border of Switzerland and Italy. · Matterkhorn

ма́тушка

A female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered). · matushka

Матфе́й

A en given name of biblical origin. · Matfey

матч

A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game. · match

матч-рева́нш

A repeated contest staged between the same opponents or teams which played a previous contest. · match-revansh

мать

A female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered). · mat

матю́г

A vulgar epithet. · matyug

матюга́ться

(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language. · matyugatsya

матю́к

A vulgar epithet. · matyuk

матюка́ться

(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language. · matyukatsya

Ма́у

A common surname from Chinese, from Mandarin, usually referring to Mao Zedong. · Mau

ма́узер

Any of the firearms made or designed by the German company Mauser, notably automatic pistols and bolt action rifles. · mauzer

ма́унд

A unit of weight in south and west Asia, whose value varies widely by location. · maund

мафио́зи

A member of a mob or Mafia. · mafiozi

ма́фия

A crime syndicate. · mafiya

Мафусаи́л

The oldest person whose age is recorded in the Hebrew Bible, having reportedly lived 969 years. · Mafusail

ма́ффин

A cupcake-shaped baked good (for example of cornbread, banana bread, or a chocolate dough), sometimes glazed but typically without frosting, eaten especially for breakfast (in contrast to a cupcake, which is a dessert). · maffin

мах

(informal, North America) A sneaky, unexpected, or clever swap or exchange. · makh

махаго́ни

(countable) Any of the trees from which such wood comes. [from 18th c.] · makhagoni

махаго́ниевое де́рево

(countable) Any of the trees from which such wood comes. [from 18th c.] · makhagoniyevoye derevo

махара́джа

A Hindu monarch ranking above a raja, an emperor. · makharadzha

Махара́штра

A state in western India. Capitals: Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) and Nagpur (winter capital). · Makharashtra

маха́ть

(transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill. · makhat

маха́ть кры́льями

(intransitive) Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings. · makhat krylyami

махина́ция

(chiefly, in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes. [from circa 1473] · makhinatsiya

Махму́д

A en given name. · Makhmud

махну́ть

(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate. · makhnut

махо́рка

(chiefly, Russia) A coarse, strong type of tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), especially grown in Russia and Ukraine. · makhorka

маца́

(uncountable) Thin, unleavened bread in Jewish cuisine. · matsa

мацзя́н

A game (originally Chinese) for four players, using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits. · matszyan

ма́цис

A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg. · matsis

Мацумо́то

A surname from Japanese. · Matsumoto

мацца́

(uncountable) Thin, unleavened bread in Jewish cuisine. · matstsa

маче́те

A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or used as a weapon. · machete

мачи́зм

exaggerated masculinity · machizm

ма́чта

(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.] · machta

машаалла́х

(Islam, ) Expressing the speaker's gratitude for a blessing or their recognition of divine intervention in its occurrence. God willed it. · mashaallakh

машалла́х

(Islam, ) Expressing the speaker's gratitude for a blessing or their recognition of divine intervention in its occurrence. God willed it. · mashallakh

маши́на

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. · mashina

машина́льный

Done out of habit or without conscious thought. · mashinalnyy

машини́стка

A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter. · mashinistka

маши́нка

A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect. · mashinka

маши́нопись

The act of typing on a keyboard. · mashinopis

машинострое́ние

(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology. · mashinostroyeniye

ма́шта

(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.] · mashta

маэ́стро

(chiefly, music) A master in some art, especially a composer or conductor. · maestro

мая́к

(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger. · mayak

ма́ятник

(clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks. · mayatnik

мгла

(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud. · mgla

мгли́стый

Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy. · mglistyy

мгнове́ние

(idiom) A moment (a very short period of time). · mgnoveniye

мгновение ока

(colloquial) A very short, unspecified length of time. [from 1780.] · mgnoveniye oka

мгнове́нно

Without any delay; in an instantaneous manner. · mgnovenno

мгнове́нный

Occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time. [from 17th c.] · mgnovennyy

мда

An expression of annoyance or disappointment. · mda

ме

(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry of a sheep. · me

меа́ндр

(geography) One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse · meandr

ме́бель

(chiefly, _, British, often plural) A removable item in a house or other building, which can be taken with one when one moves out, such as a moveable piece of furniture, a carpet, picture, etc.; US furnishing; compare fixture. · mebel

ме́бельщик

A skilled woodworker who makes high-quality wooden cabinets and furniture. · mebelshchik

мебли́рованный

supplied with furniture · meblirovannyy

мебли́ровать

(transitive) To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment. · meblirovat

мегаба́йт

(computing, formal) One million (106, or 1,000,000) bytes or 1,000 kilobytes. · megabayt

мегаби́т

(computing) One million (106, or 1,000,000) bits or 1,000 kilobits. Equals 125,000 bytes (125 kilobytes). · megabit

мегали́т

A prehistoric monument made up of one or more large stones. · megalit

мегалома́ния

A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence. · megalomaniya

мегаломаньяк

One affected with or exhibiting megalomania. · megalomanyak

мегапо́лис

A large conurbation, where two or more large cities have sprawled outward to meet, forming something larger than a normal metropolis. · megapolis

мегафо́н

A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction. · megafon

меге́ра

(pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan. · megera

мегрим

A flatfish of the genus Lepidorhombus native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean; specifically, a Cornish sole, sail-fluke, witch or whiff (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis). · megrim

мёд

(uncountable) A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans. · myod

мёд ([[пи́тный]])

(alcohol) An alcoholic drink fermented from honey and water. · myod ([[pitnyy]])

медали́ст

Someone who has received a medal. [from 18th c.] · medalist

медали́стка

Someone who has received a medal. [from 18th c.] · medalistka

меда́ль

A symbol or token of personal power, status, or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction. · medal

медальо́н

A large medal, usually decorative. · medalon

медбра́т

(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Someone who regularly looks after another person, either as a job or often through family responsibilities. · medbrat

медве́дица

A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae. · medveditsa

медведь

A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae. · medved

медве́дь на у́хо наступи́л

Insensitivity to and inability to appreciate the elements of performed music or the rhythm, elegance, or nuances of language. · medved na ukho nastupil

медвежа́тник

One who breaks into safes. · medvezhatnik

медве́жий

(stock market, of the price of financial instruments) Characterized by or expecting falling prices. · medvezhiy

медве́жий ры́нок

(finance) A stock market where a majority of investors are selling ("bears"), causing overall stock prices to drop. Often operationally defined as a market value drop of 20% or more on some specific stock market index. · medvezhiy rynok

медвежо́нок

A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae. · medvezhonok

медве́жья услу́га

Service that results in harm; an (intentionally or unintentionally) unhelpful, harmful action. · medvezhya usluga

медвя́ная роса́

(uncountable) A sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves and other plant parts by insects (especially aphids and scale insects) feeding on plant sap, or by fungi. · medvyanaya rosa

Меде́я

(Greek mythology) An enchantress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece. · Medeya

ме́диа

(often, treated as, _, uncountable) Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information. · media

медиа́льный

(anatomy, zootomy) Pertaining to the inside; closer to the median plane of the body or the midline of an organ. · medialnyy

медиа́на

(geometry) A line segment joining the vertex of triangle to the midpoint of the opposing side. · mediana

медиа́нный

(statistics) Having the median as its value. [from 19th c.] · mediannyy

ме́дик

A medical doctor trained in human medicine. · medik

медикамент

A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient. · medikament

Меди́на

A city, the county seat of Medina County, Ohio, named for the city in Saudi Arabia. · Medina

медита́ция

Holy meditation. · meditatsiya

медитировать

(intransitive) To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study. · meditirovat

ме́диум

(countable, plural mediums or (rare, nonstandard) media) Someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world. · medium

медицина

(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness. · meditsina

медици́нский

Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine. · meditsinskiy

медленная походка

A leisurely pace. · medlennaya pokhodka

ме́дленно

Taking one's time, slowly and carefully. · medlenno

ме́дленный

Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed. · medlennyy

медли́тельность

The quality or state of being slow. · medlitelnost

медлительный

Slow or tardy. · medlitelnyy

ме́длить

(transitive) Chiefly followed by away: to spend (time) without haste or purpose. [from late 18th c.] · medlit

ме́дно-кра́сный

Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper. · medno-krasnyy

ме́дные духовы́е инструме́нты

(music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; a band or the section of an orchestra that features such instruments. · mednyye dukhovyye instrumenty

ме́дный

Made of copper. · mednyy

медови́к

A cake made with honey. · medovik

медову́ха

(alcohol) An alcoholic drink fermented from honey and water. · medovukha

медо́вый

Involving or resembling honey. · medovyy

медо́вый ме́сяц

A trip taken by a newly married couple during this period. · medovyy mesyats

медосмо́тр

A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like. · medosmotr

медпу́нкт

A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse. · medpunkt

медсестра́

(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Someone who regularly looks after another person, either as a job or often through family responsibilities. · medsestra

медсе́стринский

Referring to nurses. · medsestrinskiy

Меду́за

(Greek mythology) The youngest and only mortal of the three gorgon sisters, killed by Perseus. · Meduza

медь

(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29. · med

медя́к

(countable) A copper coin, typically of a small denomination, such as a penny. · medyak

медя́нка

A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals. · medyanka

меж

In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.) · mezh

межа́

(rare, pluralonly) The butting or boundary of land, particularly at the end; buttals. [First attested in the early 17th century.] · mezha

межгалакти́ческий

(astronomy) Occurring between galaxies. · mezhgalakticheskiy

междоме́тие

(grammar) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion. · mezhdometiye

междоусо́бица

A state of long-standing mutual hostility. · mezhdousobitsa

ме́жду

Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.) · mezhdu

ме́жду про́чим

(idiomatic) By coincidence, incidentally. · mezhdu prochim

ме́жду те́м

During the interval; meanwhile. · mezhdu tem

международно

In an international manner. · mezhdunarodno

междунаро́дный

Of, or involving more than two nations (externally between countries or internally in a country). · mezhdunarodnyy

междуплане́тный

Existing or occurring between planets. · mezhduplanetnyy

Междуре́чье

(historical) A geographic region in southwest Asia, spanning from the rivers Euphrates and Tigris, located in modern Iraq, eastern Syria, and southeast Turkey; the site of one of the most ancient civilizations in the history of man. · Mezhdurechye

междуца́рствие

The period of time between the end of a sovereign or political leader's reign and the accession of another. · mezhdutsarstviye

междушта́тный

(chiefly, US, and, Australia) Crossing states (usually provincial state, but also e.g. multinational sense). · mezhdushtatnyy

межева́ние

The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface. · mezhevaniye

межева́ть

To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry · mezhevat

межзвёздная пыль

Small fragments of dustlike material found in space; specifically, a type of cosmic dust that formed from cooling gases ejected from presolar stars, which was then incorporated into the cloud from which the Solar System condensed. · mezhzvyozdnaya pyl

межконтинента́льный

Taking place between two or more continents. · mezhkontinentalnyy

межконфессиона́льный

(religion) Taking place between religious organisations that have different systems of formulated theology (confessions of faith) · mezhkonfessionalnyy