Снегурочка

Russian

Etymology

From Снегу́рка (Snegúrka, Snow Maiden) + -ка (-ka), from снег (sneg, snow) + -у́рка (-úrka), a rare diminutive suffix for females; compare дочу́рка (dočúrka), diminutive of дочь (dočʹ, daughter).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [sʲnʲɪˈɡurət͡ɕkə]

Proper noun

Снегу́рочка (Snegúročka) f anim (genitive Снегу́рочки, nominative plural Снегу́рочки, genitive plural Снегу́рочек)

  1. The Snow Maiden

Usage notes

  • Снегурочка, resembling a fairy, is a young girl made of snow who came to life for an old, childless couple, and now she works as a sort of Santa’s helper for Дед Мороз, helping him to distribute gifts to the little children at New Year’s parties (утренник).

Declension

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