мила́шка
miláškafeminine
In Russian, the English phrase 'babe' can be translated as мила́шка (miláška) or красо́тка to refer to an attractive person. If unsure, use мила́шка.
Meaning: attractive person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| мила́шка | miláška | feminine |
| красо́тка | krasótka | feminine |
Both terms are used to describe an attractive woman, but they carry different connotations regarding her appeal.
What does it mean word for word?
мила́шка is derived from the adjective милы́й, which means 'cute' or 'sweet', literally meaning 'cutie'. красо́тка is derived from the noun красо́та, meaning 'beauty' and literally means 'beauty'.
Which one should you use?
While both can be translated as 'babe', мила́шка implies a sense of being 'cute' or 'sweet', whereas красо́тка emphasizes physical beauty and attractiveness.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words are feminine nouns. When using мила́шка or красо́тка as a direct object in the accusative case (for example, 'I saw a babe'), the endings change to –у, resulting in мила́шку or красо́тку. The plural forms are мила́шки (cuties) and красо́тки (beauties).
How do you pronounce it?
miláška
Did you know?
- The root крас in красо́тка is related to the ancient Slavic word for 'red', as red was historically the color associated with beauty and celebration.
- In a playful or sarcastic way, красо́тка can be used to describe someone who has just made a clumsy mistake, similar to saying 'nice one' in English.
- A man might be called a краса́вчик not just for his looks, but also to acknowledge that he has performed a clever or impressive feat.
Examples in context
- Привет, дорогаяHello, darling
Sources
- Wiktionary, “babe” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
