Haha, I feel you! 😄 Those words definitely aren't English — they're Russian words written in both Cyrillic (like сумасшедший) and transliterated (like sumasshedshiy) so you can pronounce them even if you don't read Russian.
Let's break it down a bit more clearly:
🗣️ They're not English, but here's what they mean in English: Russian WordPronunciation (English-style)English Meaningбезумецbeh-ZOO-metsMadman / lunaticсумасшедшийsoo-mah-SHED-sheeCrazy / insane personпомешанныйpo-MEH-sha-neeDisturbed / mentally unstableодержимыйah-der-ZHEE-miyPossessed (like by evil spirits)злодейzlah-DYEYVillain / evildoerубийцаoo-BEE-tsaMurdererпроклятыйpro-KLYA-tiyCursed one / damned soul
🤓 So what's the deal?
These are authentic Russian words that a person in 1826 Russia might use.
They're perfect if you want your dialogue or narration to feel realistic for the time and place.
If you're writing in English but want to sprinkle in Russian flavor, you could:
Use the Russian word for realism (with context or a quick explanation).
Or just use the English equivalent if you want to keep it simple.
Let me know your style, and I can help you write a line or phrase that feels like 1826 Russia but is still easy to read!