евре́й
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- 1.
Jew
Он соблюда́ющий евре́й.
He is an observant Jew.
The feminine is еврейка; the adjective is еврейский.
- 2.
(rare) Hebrewhistory
Дре́вние евре́и жи́ли в Еги́пте.
The ancient Hebrews lived in Egypt.
Historical/biblical use, usually in the plural древние евреи.
Usage info
The word евре́й is used to refer to any person of Jewish ancestry, regardless of religious beliefs. When specifically referring to a follower of Judaism, the words иуде́й and иудаи́ст are used
Examples
Евре́и - богоизбранный наро́д.
Jews are a people chosen by God.
Арабы и евреи — семиты по происхождению.
Arabs and Jews are Semites by origin.
Он име́ет предрассу́дки против евре́ев.
He has a prejudice against Jews.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nom.Nominative | евре́й | евре́и |
| Gen.Genitive | евре́я | евре́ев |
| Dat.Dative | евре́ю | евре́ям |
| Acc.Accusative | евре́я | евре́ев |
| Inst.Instrumental | евре́ем | евре́ями |
| Prep.Prepositional | евре́е | евре́ях |
Word familyевре́йPRO
- евре́йJew; Hebrew
- евре́йкаJewish woman
- еврейскиJewish
- евре́йчикlittle Jew
- евре́йскийJewish; Hebrew
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Iron edited translation 1 week ago.
editkurali edited translation and usage info 4 months ago.
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