How do you say "geek" or "nerd" with an affectionate feel in Russian?
Alex
a_strat at KHARKOV.COM
Thu Sep 9 05:17:43 UTC 2004
> Dear List members,
>
> Please excuse this not very serious query in the midst of recent events.
>
> One of my students has asked me the following question:
>
> How do you say "geek" or "nerd" with an affectionate feel in Russian? He
> says that at MIT, "nerd" is a badge of honor for students, not an insult.
> For example, how would you translate these statements: "My husband is a
> real computer geek. He's always dreaming up some new program." OR "My
> son is a real space nerd. He reads up on every rocket launch that is done
> anywhere in the world." Any approximations are appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance.
фанатик? одержимый? У меня встречный вопрос - как передать
американцу или англичанину значение выражения "подрывная радиостанция"?
заранее спасибо
Дядя Саша (а космическими полетами мы с братом увлекаемся с детства :)
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