Thread: two words

Originally Posted by TiaraNEug

Ok...so what does правилен mean? Will I ever get it...*sigh*

правилен is a short adjective (the full form is "правильный" and it's more commonly used) When it applies to a person it means that his behavior is proper and (politically)correct but not that he is right about something.
Some examples with правилен (правильный):
Этот подход к проблеме абсолютно правилен. – This approach to the problem is absolutely correct.
Вот правильный ответ на этот вопрос. – This is the correct answer to this question.

Ok...so just прав means right or correct? That's easier anyway. As always....Thanks Friendy!

Originally Posted by TiaraNEug

Ok...so just прав means right or correct?

Yes, but it applies only to animated (thinking) objects:
John is correct - Джон прав.
Your example is correct - Ваш пример правилен.

Oooh. I see the difference. I have another question, but this isn't the right forum so look for my question in a thread coming soon...just as soon as I make sure I can't find the answer on my own...!
Thanks, Friendy.

Originally Posted by joysof

Originally Posted by smithnweson

yeah make friends with joysof!

Cuantos anos tienes, chico?

Your is a posesive pronoun.

Your is a possessive determiner. Yours is a possessive pronoun.

And you're still an idiot.

/me falls in love with joysof

Baby, I'm 'sof's "PR consultant", and have I got news for you: add yourself to the waiting list!

Mmm, 'tis true: he's a martyr to his own erudition.

Originally Posted by Pravit

Baby, I'm 'sof's "PR consultant", and have I got news for you: add yourself to the waiting list!

Heh heh heh.

"PR consultant" wasn't the job I was looking for, Pravitchka.

Alas! I suppose I've been "out-wittied" again. Just you wait...