свой человек
one of us; trusted insider; familiar kind of person
Advanced expression
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Pronunciation
/svoj t͡ɕɪlɐˈvʲek/
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Cultural Note
This phrase carries a strong Russian sense of trust, familiarity, and belonging beyond literal friendship.
📝 Example Sentences
С ним легко, он сразу ощущается как свой человек.
It's easy with him, he immediately feels like one of your own.
Для семьи важно, чтобы рядом был свой человек.
For a family it's important to have a trusted, close person nearby.