Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Russian term or phrase:
жить красиво
English translation:
to live in style / to live a full life
Added to glossary by
Maya Gorgoshidze
Aug 10, 2004 14:50
19 yrs ago
Russian term
жить красиво
Russian to English
Art/Literary
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Мы все хотим жить красиво здесь и сейчас, а не в далеком будущем. Красивые вещи — источник положительных эмоций и гармонии внутреннего мира.
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This of course refers to a famous saying Красиво жить не запретишь.
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This of course refers to a famous saying Красиво жить не запретишь.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | my try: |
Maya Gorgoshidze
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| 4 +3 | live in style |
Vladimir Pochinov
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| 4 +2 | live handsomely |
Alexander Demyanov
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| 4 +1 | live well |
Mihailolja
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| 4 +1 | live well |
Andrey Belousov (X)
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| 5 | to live in beauty (here and now...) |
Vladimir Dubisskiy
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| 5 | TO LIVE IN THE FAST LANE |
Sapowski (X)
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| 5 | TO LIVE IN THE FAST LANE |
Sapowski (X)
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| 4 | live in comfort (comfortably) |
sergey (X)
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Proposed translations
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19 mins
Maya Gorgoshidze
Georgia
Georgia
Works in field
Georgia
Highly experienced freelance translator
Native in: Georgian 
Works in: English to Georgian, Georgian to English, Russian to Georgian, and 3 more.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I think to live in style is perfect, and Maya was the first to offer it. I wish I could give points to both Maya and Vladimir! Thanks also to everyone who contributed. Every comment is valuable."
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1 min
Mihailolja
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Путін хуйло = Putler is a dickhead
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
, Ukrainian
Works in: Ukrainian to English, Croatian to English, Bosnian to English, and 10 more.
Russian term (edited):
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live well
Enjoying the best things in life
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Andrey Belousov (X)
2 mins
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Thanks Andrey
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16 mins
Alexander Demyanov
Native in Russian
Works in field
Software Engineering background
Native in: Russian
Works in: English, Russian, Russian to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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84
Russian term (edited):
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live handsomely
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Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
IrinaGM
: I've never heard that impression
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That's a very compelling argument on your part, thank you.
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| agree |
Irene N
: I did.
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Now, this is really compelling. Thank you, Irene.
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Kurt Porter
: A bit archaic, but still used..."paid quite handsomely," ect.. Usually reflective of a generous manner, "The Coalition Forces responded handsomely by providing XX,XXX troops." Valid answer.
1 day 2 hrs
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Thank you.
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20 mins
Vladimir Pochinov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Native in Russian
Russian Federation
Certified English-Russian Translator
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian
Related KudoZ points
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43
Russian term (edited):
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live in style
It is inevitable that graduates both local and overseas can live in style as contemporary cosmopolitan lifestyle is slowly taking root in Shanghai. ...
www.funkygrad.com/estyle/displayarticle.php?artID=352&subca...
Many Americans looking to retire early and live in style find themselves tempted by low prices in pristine, faraway lands. ...
moneycentral.msn.com/content/Retirementandwills/Retireinstyle/P44319.asp
He wanted to live in style, the way the rich folks did.
www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/4925/main.html
www.funkygrad.com/estyle/displayarticle.php?artID=352&subca...
Many Americans looking to retire early and live in style find themselves tempted by low prices in pristine, faraway lands. ...
moneycentral.msn.com/content/Retirementandwills/Retireinstyle/P44319.asp
He wanted to live in style, the way the rich folks did.
www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/4925/main.html
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Jack Doughty
53 mins
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| agree |
Kurt Porter
: I think you offering really captures the flavor. Nice!
1 hr
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| agree |
Irene N
2 hrs
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24 mins
Russian term (edited):
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live in comfort (comfortably)
we all want to live in comfort (comfortably) here and now, and not in some distant future.
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... Live in comfort and convenience within easy driving time of white sandy beaches,
parks, trails, major shopping centers and the hub of Irvin Spectrum and Orange ...
realestate.yahoo.com/homes/Laguna_Hills_CA_rentals.html
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Beverly Hills is a place for the fortunate to live
in comfort, and to shop and dine at their leisure. It just ...
www.seeing-stars.com/Live/BeverlyHills.shtml
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Note added at 28 mins (2004-08-10 15:18:41 GMT)
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... Live in comfort and convenience within easy driving time of white sandy beaches,
parks, trails, major shopping centers and the hub of Irvin Spectrum and Orange ...
realestate.yahoo.com/homes/Laguna_Hills_CA_rentals.html
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Note added at 30 mins (2004-08-10 15:21:13 GMT)
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Beverly Hills is a place for the fortunate to live
in comfort, and to shop and dine at their leisure. It just ...
www.seeing-stars.com/Live/BeverlyHills.shtml
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1 min
Russian term (edited):
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live well
@!
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Live in welth
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Should read \"wealth\"
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Live in luxury
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To lead a beautiful/wonderful life
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to live high
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US colloquial: to live high on the hog
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<< Back to freesearch Dictionary Home. live high on/off the hog US INFORMAL
OFTEN DISAPPROVING. to live in great comfort with a lot of money. ...
www.freesearch.co.uk/dictionary/ live+high+on--off+the+hog
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... I see.\". \"It is also possible to say `live high on the hog\'. ... How he still manages
to live high on the hog is beyond me.\". \"Maybe he has a lot of money saved up. ...
www.hindu.com/thehindu/edu/ 2002/06/11/stories/2002061100050200.htm
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to live/lead life of luxury
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... The Middle Way meant not leading a life of luxury and indulgence but also ... all Buddhists
follow a set of guidelines for daily life called the ... Lead a decent life ...
www.uri.org/kids/world_budd_basi.htm
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to live/lead a life of luxury
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Note added at 44 mins (2004-08-10 15:35:06 GMT)
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to lead a luxurious life
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Note added at 46 mins (2004-08-10 15:37:02 GMT)
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... Television, and other media, has broken down those barriers, and people are increasingly
setting their aspirations by people who lead a luxurious life.\". ...
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3083448.stm
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Note added at 2 mins (2004-08-10 14:52:25 GMT)
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Live in welth
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Note added at 2 mins (2004-08-10 14:53:00 GMT)
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Should read \"wealth\"
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Note added at 8 mins (2004-08-10 14:58:39 GMT)
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Live in luxury
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Note added at 22 mins (2004-08-10 15:12:50 GMT)
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To lead a beautiful/wonderful life
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Note added at 25 mins (2004-08-10 15:15:37 GMT)
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to live high
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Note added at 31 mins (2004-08-10 15:21:54 GMT)
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US colloquial: to live high on the hog
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Note added at 32 mins (2004-08-10 15:22:28 GMT)
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<< Back to freesearch Dictionary Home. live high on/off the hog US INFORMAL
OFTEN DISAPPROVING. to live in great comfort with a lot of money. ...
www.freesearch.co.uk/dictionary/ live+high+on--off+the+hog
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Note added at 36 mins (2004-08-10 15:26:51 GMT)
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... I see.\". \"It is also possible to say `live high on the hog\'. ... How he still manages
to live high on the hog is beyond me.\". \"Maybe he has a lot of money saved up. ...
www.hindu.com/thehindu/edu/ 2002/06/11/stories/2002061100050200.htm
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Note added at 42 mins (2004-08-10 15:33:00 GMT)
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to live/lead life of luxury
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Note added at 43 mins (2004-08-10 15:33:49 GMT)
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... The Middle Way meant not leading a life of luxury and indulgence but also ... all Buddhists
follow a set of guidelines for daily life called the ... Lead a decent life ...
www.uri.org/kids/world_budd_basi.htm
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Note added at 44 mins (2004-08-10 15:34:25 GMT)
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to live/lead a life of luxury
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Note added at 44 mins (2004-08-10 15:35:06 GMT)
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to lead a luxurious life
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Note added at 46 mins (2004-08-10 15:37:02 GMT)
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... Television, and other media, has broken down those barriers, and people are increasingly
setting their aspirations by people who lead a luxurious life.\". ...
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3083448.stm
45 mins
Vladimir Dubisskiy
United States
United States
Native in Russian
United States
UNSURPASSABLE EXPERIENCE
Native in: Russian , Ukrainian
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English, Ukrainian to English, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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43
Russian term (edited):
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to live in beauty (here and now...)
i believe i am right for the context. Especially consideirng the following passage:
Красивые вещи — источник положительных эмоций и гармонии внутреннего мира.
The beautiful things / objects — a source of positive feelings and inner harmony.
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It is very directly said: Красивые вещи.
So here жить красиво - means to live among (being surrounded) by beautiful things (not necessary \'in style\' or \'in luxury\'). A simple (and inexpensive in terms of material) wooden box or a soapstone figurine can be beautiful as well.
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Note added at 1 hr 9 mins (2004-08-10 15:59:53 GMT)
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On the other note: жить красиво does not mean necessarily \'to be rich and live in luxury\' - many rich people have a pretty deaf ear to the beauty of life / world / etc.
Take Prince Gautama as an example.
Красивые вещи — источник положительных эмоций и гармонии внутреннего мира.
The beautiful things / objects — a source of positive feelings and inner harmony.
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Note added at 50 mins (2004-08-10 15:40:18 GMT)
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It is very directly said: Красивые вещи.
So here жить красиво - means to live among (being surrounded) by beautiful things (not necessary \'in style\' or \'in luxury\'). A simple (and inexpensive in terms of material) wooden box or a soapstone figurine can be beautiful as well.
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Note added at 1 hr 9 mins (2004-08-10 15:59:53 GMT)
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On the other note: жить красиво does not mean necessarily \'to be rich and live in luxury\' - many rich people have a pretty deaf ear to the beauty of life / world / etc.
Take Prince Gautama as an example.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Andrey Belousov (X)
: "here and right now" seems to me more applicable
4 mins
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it does not matter here (that's why i put it in brackets) - READ THE QUESTION, please
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2 hrs
Russian term (edited):
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TO LIVE IN THE FAST LANE
Maybe you'll also like this very American idiom. Cheers!
2 hrs
Russian term (edited):
��� �������
TO LIVE IN THE FAST LANE
Maybe you'll also like this very American idiom. Cheers!
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