яблоко
yabloko
The English word apple is translated into Russian as яблоко (yabloko).
яблоко refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica. It is a neuter gender noun.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
Which one should you use?
While яблоко is the singular form, use яблоки when referring to multiple apples. For a smaller apple or to express affection, you can use the diminutive form яблочко.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use яблока for the genitive case, which is common after many prepositions or to show possession and quantity. Use яблоку for the dative case when the apple is the indirect object. Use яблоком for the instrumental case to indicate the means or instrument of an action.
How do you pronounce it?
yabloko
Did you know?
- In Russian culture, the мочёное яблоко or 'soaked apple' is a traditional fermented snack made by curing apples in brine.
- The word яблоко is actually a diminutive form that survived from ancient Slavic, meaning the original word for apple was likely even shorter.
- In Russian folklore, the 'apple' is a common symbol for the center of the world or the source of life, often appearing in fairy tales as a magical object.
Examples in context
- Я дал ей яблоко.I gave her an apple.This sentence shows how to use the singular form яблоко when giving something to someone.Tatoeba #4143466 by odexed, translation #3916509 by CH
- Я съел то яблоко.I ate that apple.This sentence shows the use of the singular form яблоко to identify a specific fruit.Tatoeba #3680335 by Selena777, translation #3378096 by Jesse
- Я дал ему яблоко.I gave him an apple.This sentence shows the use of the singular form яблоко in the context of giving an object to a male recipient.Tatoeba #4810575 by odexed, translation #3916508 by CH
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Example conversation
At a kitchen table in the morning.
- Анастасия AnastasiaУ тебя есть яблоко?U tebya yest' yabloko?Do you have an apple?
- Андрей AndreyДа, вот оно.Da, vot ono.Yes, here it is.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСпасибо, Андрей.Spasibo, Andrey.Thanks, Andrey.
- Андрей AndreyПожалуйста, Анастасия.Pozhaluysta, Anastasiya.You're welcome, Anastasia.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries яблоко, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
