Снегурочка

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [sʲnʲɪˈɡurət͡ɕkə]

Proper noun

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Снегу́рочка (Snegúročkaf anim (genitive Снегу́рочки, nominative plural Снегу́рочки, genitive plural Снегу́рочек)

  1. The Snow Maiden

Usage notes

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  • 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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Descendants

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  • English: Snegurochka