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Putin

POO-tihn

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."

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Etymology

Transliteration of Russian Пу́тин (Pútin).

Origin: Russian

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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