German Word · Intermediate
Rusine
Rusyn
Pronunciation: /ʁʊˈsiːnə/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "Rusyn".
Example
Von 1950–1989 war es nicht erlaubt, sich als Rusine oder Ruthene zu bezeichnen; nur Ukrainer durfte man sich nennen.
From 1950 till 1989 it was not allowed to call oneself a Rusyn or Ruthenian; only Ukrainian was allowed.
Practice tips
- Practice Rusine out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.