Sentence 1 in Kalinka
This is a sentence in Russian from Kalinka. It is composed of 4 words.
Калинка, калинка, калинка моя!
,
,
!
English translation
Little guelder rose, little guelder rose, my little guelder rose!
Description
Analysis of the phrase in context.
This refrain is vibrant and joyful. Kalinka (a type of snowball tree) and malinka (raspberry) create a lively, natural setting. The repetition emphasizes excitement and affection, almost like an enthusiastic declaration. 'Моя' (my) makes it personal, as if the singer is lovingly calling out to something—or someone—precious
Word sources
A quick overview of the meaning of each word and its etymology.
| калинка | калина | guelder rose | Inherited from Proto-Slavic *kalina. |
| калинка | калина | guelder rose | Inherited from Proto-Slavic *kalina. |
| калинка | калина | guelder rose | Inherited from Proto-Slavic *kalina. |
| моя | мои |
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