Tungus

Translation of "tungus" into Russian

Noun

/tʌŋˈɡʊs/

tungus

tunguses pl

The Tungus people are indigenous to Siberia.

Тунгусы являются коренным народом Сибири.

Additional translations

тунгусский язык

тунгусский народ

Noun

/tʌŋˈɡʊs/

A member of a group of indigenous peoples living in Siberia, particularly in the region of the Tunguska River.

The Tungus people have a rich cultural heritage and a deep connection to the Siberian landscape.

The language spoken by the Tungus people, also known as Evenki.

Linguists are studying the Tungus language to better understand its structure and history.

Any of the Tungusic languages of Siberia and northeastern Asia, taken collectively or individually.

Classical Tungus texts provide invaluable data for reconstructing the Proto-Tungus language family.

Adjective

/tʌŋˈɡʊs/

Relating to the Tungus (Evenki) people, their language, or their culture.

Traditional Tungus hunting practices rely on an intimate knowledge of taiga wildlife.