криса

This is the 8045th most frequent Russian word.


криса

The Russian word "криса" means "rat" in English.


The word 'криса' is used metaphorically to describe someone acting furtively, often associated with betrayal or suspicion.

Она почувствовала его как крису, крадущегося в темноте.

She felt him like a rat sneaking in the dark.


Here, 'криса' is employed literally to refer to the animal, a rat.

На чердаке старого дома поселилась большая криса.

A big rat settled in the attic of the old house.


In this context, 'криса' refers to someone behaving in a sneaky or untrustworthy manner.

Ты ведешь себя как настоящая криса, подслушивая разговоры.

You're behaving like a real rat, eavesdropping on conversations.