азиа́тский
aziátskij
The English word "asian" is translated into Russian as азиа́тский (aziátskij).
азиа́тский is an adjective meaning of, relating to or from Asia.
Meaning: of, relating to or from Asia (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use the adjective азиа́тский to describe things, such as Asian culture, whereas the noun азиа́т refers to a person from Asia.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is азиа́тская and the neuter form is азиа́тское. When referring to people, use the masculine noun азиа́т for a male person from Asia and the feminine noun азиа́тка for a female person from Asia.
How do you pronounce it?
aziátskij
Did you know?
- In modern Russian, using the noun азиа́т to describe a person can sometimes carry a derogatory or exoticizing undertone. To be polite and neutral, Russians often prefer to specify a person's exact nationality or use more precise geographic descriptors.
- In Russian, 'Eastern' meaning восточный is not just a direction but a common substitute for 'Asian' when discussing art, philosophy, or lifestyle. This creates a conceptual link between the East and specific aesthetic traditions.
- The feminine form азиа́тка is constructed using the suffix -ка, which is a very common way in Russian to turn a masculine noun into a feminine one. However, this specific suffix can sometimes give the noun a more colloquial or informal tone.
Examples in context
- Мне нравится азиатская кухня, особенно китайская.I enjoy Asian cuisine, especially Chinese.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “asian” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
