Learning language
Translation language
Noun · B1 · common

выражение

Translation of выражение

expression

Russian word in Latin letters: vyrazhenie

Meaning of выражение

Russian

Устойчивое слово или фраза с особым смыслом, например «ни пуха ни пера».

English

a word or group of words with a special meaning, like 'break a leg'

expression

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[vɨrɐˈʐɛnʲɪjə]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Выражение or экспрессия?

экспрессия

экспрессия ≠ expression: strong feeling in art

Don't say экспрессия for a phrase. A fixed phrase — выражение; passion and energy in art or speech — экспрессия.

Как перевести это выражение на русский?

How do you translate this expression into Russian?

Пианист играл с большой экспрессией.

The pianist played with great passion, not an expression.

Try translating it yourself

Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. I don't know this expression.

    Show translationHide translation

    Я не знаю этого выражения.

  2. 'Piece of cake' is an expression that means 'easy'.

    Show translationHide translation

    «Piece of cake» — это выражение, которое означает «легко».

выражение synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between выражение, фраза, and идиома

фраза
🇷🇺Russian

Any group of words; not always fixed.

Advanced: broader words

И
🇷🇺Russian
идиома

An expression with a figurative meaning.

Learn by topic

выражение belongs to the topic "School and University →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

Related words and lists for выражение

Questions about this word

выражение meaning: what does it mean?

a word or group of words with a special meaning, like 'break a leg'

выражение pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

выражение is pronounced as [vɨrɐˈʐɛnʲɪjə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

выражение definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I don't know this expression. Translation: Я не знаю этого выражения.

Is выражение part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, выражение (expression) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is выражение part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, выражение (expression) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn выражение in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy