The word "where" in Russian can be translated as "где."
If you want to say "Where is it in Russian?" you could say:
- "Где это на русском?" or "Как это по-русски?"
If you are looking for how to say "Russian language" in Russian, it is:
- "русский язык"
Certainly! Here are some detailed explanations:
### 1. Translating "Where" to Russian
The English word **"where"** is translated as **"где"** in Russian. It is used to ask questions about the location of someone or something.
For example:
- "Where are you?" — **"Где ты?"**
- "Where is the book?" — **"Где книга?"**
## 2. Saying "in Russian" in Russian
When you want to ask how to say something **in Russian**, you use **"по-русски"**. This construction is often used to indicate a language or a way of doing something in a particular style.
Example:
- "How do you say 'apple' in Russian?" — **"Как сказать 'apple' по-русски?"**
The phrase **"по-русски"** can be broken down as:
- **по-**: a prefix meaning "in" or "in the manner of."
- **русски**: relating to Russian, as an adverbial form.
Together, **"по-русски"** literally means "in the Russian way" or "in Russian."
### 3. Saying "Russian Language" in Russian
If you want to refer to the **Russian language** itself, the phrase is **"русский язык"**.
Breaking it down:
- **русский**: meaning "Russian" (adjective form).
- **язык**: meaning "language."
So **"русский язык"** literally means "Russian language."
Example:
- "I am studying Russian language" — **"Я изучаю русский язык."**