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Putin (name) means a Russian surname, most famously borne by Vladimir Putin, president of Russia. Example: “Putin has led Russia for many years.”
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A Russian surname, most famously borne by Vladimir Putin, president of Russia.
"Putin has led Russia for many years."
"But yesterday's remarks are the baldest affirmation yet that Putin has no real intention of resigning from politics."
— Luke Harding, Putin: I have a moral right to continue wielding influence (2007)
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Etymology
This is a transliteration of the Russian Пу́тин (Pútin).
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What does “Putin” mean?
The word “Putin” means a Russian surname, most famously borne by Vladimir Putin, president of Russia.
How do you pronounce “Putin”?
“Putin” is pronounced POO-tihn (/ˈpuː.tɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Putin” in a sentence?
Here is “Putin” used in a sentence: “Putin has led Russia for many years.”
What part of speech is “Putin”?
“Putin” is a name.
Is “Putin” a common word?
“Putin” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Putin a common Russian surname?
Putin is a Russian surname most famously borne by Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia. It functions as a proper name rather than an ordinary dictionary word.
Is Putin the same word as poutine?
No. Putin is a Russian surname, while poutine is a Canadian dish of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. They sound similar but are unrelated in spelling and meaning.
Should Putin always be capitalised?
Yes. As a surname and proper noun, Putin is always written with a capital P. Lowercase 'putin' is not standard in English.
