приложе́ние
priložénijeneuter
The English word 'app' can be translated into Russian in several ways, most commonly as приложе́ние (priložénije). Wiktionary also lists програ́ммка (prográmmka) and прикладна́я програ́мма (prikladnája prográmma).
Meaning: small computer application (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| приложе́ние | priložénije | neuter |
| програ́ммка | prográmmka | feminine |
| прикладна́я програ́мма | prikladnája prográmma | feminine |
| програ́мма | prográmma | feminine |
| програ́ммное приложе́ние | prográmmnoje priložénije | neuter |
| апп | app | masculine, neologism, slang |
| приложу́ха | priložúxa | feminine, slang |
| при́лка | prílka | feminine, slang |
While приложе́ние specifically refers to an 'application', програ́мма is a broader term meaning 'program' that can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
Which one should you use?
The form програ́ммка is the diminutive form of програ́мма, implying a small or simple program/app.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The formal way to say 'app' in Russian is приложе́ние. In very casual settings, you can use the slang terms приложу́ха or при́лка or the neologism апп.
How do you pronounce it?
priložénije
Did you know?
- The word приложе́ние can also mean an 'appendix' or 'attachment' in a book or an email, meaning the context is vital to avoid confusion.
- The word приложе́ние comes from the verb приложи́ть, which means 'to attach' or 'to put something next to something else'.
- If you use the slang term приложу́ха in a professional meeting, it may come across as much more 'street' or unrefined than the English word 'app' sounds in a workspace.
Examples in context
- Есть вещь, которую я не люблю в айпаде – это то, что ты не можешь легко установить приложения, которые не доступны через Аппстор.One thing I don't like about the iPad is that you can't easily install apps that aren't available through Apple's App Store.This sentence is useful for showing how the slang term апп is used in the context of an App Store.Tatoeba #1580750 by corvard, translation #954211 by CK
- Это приложение очень полезноThis app is very useful.
- Эта приложуха очень веселаяThis app is a lot of fun.
- Скачай это приложение на свой телефон.Download this app on your phone.
- Загрузи новую приложуху, она поможет тебе в работе.Download the new app, it will help you with your work.
- Моё устройство уже заполнено множеством полезных приложений.My device is already filled with numerous useful apps.
- Это новое приложе́ние работает очень быстро.Eto novoye prilozheniye rabotayet ochen' bystro.This new app works very fast.
- Мне нужно обновить это приложе́ние.Mne nuzhno obnovit' eto prilozheniye.I need to update this app.
Example conversation
Andrey and Ekaterina are discussing a smartphone feature.
- Андрей AndreyТы видела это новое приложе́ние?Ty videla eto novoye prilozheniye?Have you seen this new app?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, оно очень удобное.Da, ono ochen' udobnoye.Yes, it is very convenient.
- Андрей AndreyЯ скачаю его сегодня.Ya skachayu yego segodnya.I will download it today.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОно тебе точно понравится.Ono tebe tochno ponravitsya.You will definitely like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “app” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
