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    Quick question about a term of endearment

    Hi all,

    Is the nickname "Solnyshko" appropriate for a girl, or would it become "Solnyshka?" I know basically nothing about Russian, so any help is welcome.

    Thanks so much!

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    "Solnyshko" for a girl would do fine.

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    Thank you!

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    Солнышко! ~= Honey!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lampada View Post
    Солнышко! ~= Honey!
    Мужчина или женщина?

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    Мужчина или женщина?
    Какая разница? Ласковые обращения могут относиться и к тем, и к другим.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marcus View Post
    Какая разница? Ласковые обращения могут относиться и к тем, и к другим.
    Спасибо.

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    Humorous form: Солнышко ты моё незаходящее.

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