э́то
this is, that is
Usage info
э́то is both a form of the pronoun э́тот but also a stand-alone word meaning "this is". Examples:
As a form of э́тот: э́то письмо́ - this letter.
As this stand-alone word: э́то интере́сно - this is interesting.
Examples
- К сожале́нию, э́то пра́вда.Unfortunately, that is true.
- Я не могу́ сказа́ть ей э́то сейчас. Э́то уже не так просто.I can't tell her now. It's not that simple anymore.
- Я не зна́ю, как показа́ть э́то, поскольку э́то и так вполне ясно.I don't know how to demonstrate it, since it's too obvious!
- Хм, теперь э́то действительно стра́нно...Uh, now it's really weird...
- Что э́то?What's that?
- Э́то но́вая фотогра́фия?Is this a new photo?
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Michel edited usage info and related words 3 months ago.
Michel edited translation 3 months ago.
Chaa mmmm edited translation 6 years ago.
Chaa mmmm edited translation 6 years ago.






















