man always nice when it is addressed in a special way.In this article we will talk about exactly how diminutive form of the word (diminutivy) in Russian and English, as well as how they can be applied to your favorite.
About Russian language
sure is to say that the Russian language is rich in different variations diminutive word.This is not surprising, because how else to express the full range of emotions that occurs when a loved one?Not to say "my cat" still want to call a soul mate "kotusikom" or "Mike Farley."And it is enough just to use different suffixes.But still it is worth saying that the diminutive words formed with the suffixes, primarily used colloquially for its brighter color.
suffix -ek
diminutive word with the suffix -ek are formed when the token is changed on cases.At the same vowel sound of her fall.Example: son - son .In this embodiment, there is great loss of the vowel "e" in the word verification.Some examples: flower - flower, man - man .
suffix -IR
Unlike the previous version, the suffix is also formed when changing the words on cases, but in this case the vowel of it does not fall.Consider this example: Hippo - Hippo .We can clearly see that the vowel "i" remains in place in the word verification.Some examples: soldier - soldier .
suffixes -echk, -enk
There are three simple rules, when the data are used suffixes:
- After soft consonants ( small ).
- After sizzling ( kitty ).
- After vowels ( zaechka ).
sure is also true that these suffixes are used when you need to create a diminutive of the word name: Tanya, Olenka .
suffixes -ochk, -onk
In other cases, not as described above, it uses these suffixes.Examples: glazonki, apple tree .Also, these suffixes are used to form a diminutive form of personal names: Dima, Tomochka .
suffix -ul
Synulya, Mom, zhenulya - it is also a word with diminutive suffixes.In this embodiment, said morpheme is often used to form diminutivov from the names of kinship or personal names.Examples: grandma, grandpa, sonny, Mashulya .
important nuances
It is worth noting that the diminutive suffixes will never shock, they are unstressed.Example: Kitten, honey (capital letter here - this designation stressed vowel).
about English
considered the basic rules of education diminutive words with suffixes in the Russian language, and turn to the most popular foreign language - English.It is not so simple as it seems at first glance.
- names.Interesting would be the fact that the Russian people can be Maria Masha Mashulka, Masha, and so on. E., For the British, she would just Mary.And for them it is okay.In English, there is practically no diminutive form of the name.There are, of course, short form: William - Bill - Billy James - Jim - Jimmy. However, these words are used more frequently with respect to children.And when referring to an adult is better to clarify to what he was accustomed to short name.
- Nick-nouns.Some of them in the English language still have a diminutive form.However, they must be used with great caution.Example: cat - kitty.But the horse called horse horsie instead can only children, it is forgiven.Adults also do not say.
- About translation.Any American attempt to cause laughter Russian human translate into their language, for example, the word "flower".Analog does not exist.You can just say a little flower.The same sweet words like "honey", "lyubimushka", and does not have a translation.And having called girl girlie ("girl"), and at all can hurt her.
important and will be even the next moment: because the American woman is very feminist set, men try to even informally called them pet names.The maximum that is allowed - to do it in an intimate atmosphere.That's it for such rules and formed (or, more correctly, are not formed) diminutive word in the English language.
Names
Now a closer look at what it is possible to use a diminutive word for the girl and the guy.So, should start with the name.For this only need to use one of the suffix, and Dima Dima will and Anastasia - Nastya.Moreover, variations of the same name in the form of a pet can be a bit: Tanya - Tanya, Tanya, Tanya .
flora-fauna
What could be the diminutive word for a guy?For example, why not use the names of plants or animals?A loved one can be called a bunny, seals, fish, hamster.This girl can be compared to a flower, a rose, and so on. D. It is said that nature is so close to the Russian people that he, rather, it is the second half of something living, rather than inanimate (nobody calls a loved one or favorite cabinetor mikrovolnovochkoy).
Wuxi pusi
can come up with different diminutive word for a man from the area of the so-called syusyukany.So, why not call the guy lapul, Musik or mutusikom?This is unusual, and always pleasant.However, a caveat: call because her lover is better in an intimate setting, not in a circle of friends.After all, so sometimes you can and destroy the credibility of the guy in front of his comrades.Regarding the woman is usually more often than not working.
global wealth
How else can diminutive called a soul mate?Here are excellent options: sun, star, sweetheart and so.. All these words are perfect for both boys and girls.
Adjectives
can also to create diminutive words to use adjectives.So, nice sounds "krasotulya", "Manyunya", "umnichki" and so on. D. Emphasize so you can almost any feature of the second half.
unknown word
And, of course, why not call a soul mate something special, self-invented?This original sound, and more pleasant.In the world there are "krokozyabliki", "manyusiki", "mutuniki."You just turn on your imagination or just follow the dictates of the heart.
simple conclusion
And finally I want to say that it is not necessary to be afraid or ashamed to use the diminutive form of words to name their second halves.We should rejoice in the fact that the Russian language is so rich.It allows us to create a gentle form of virtually all existing words.
