Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| бейгл | bɛjgl | [bɛjɡɫ] (narrow) | masculine |
| бу́блик | búblik | masculine | |
| бара́нка | baránka | feminine | |
| су́шка | súška | feminine | |
| бе́йгель | bɛ́jgelʹ | masculine | |
| рога́лик | rogálik | masculine | |
| кре́ндель | kréndelʹ | masculine |
The term refers to a toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked. While modern speakers use the loanword бейгл for the Western-style bagel, there are several traditional Russian terms for ring-shaped breads that vary in size, texture and hardness.
Which one should you use?
бейгл is a neologism used specifically for the modern, Western-style bagel, often served with cream cheese. In contrast, the traditional Russian options include: бу́блик, which is a traditional ring-shaped bread roll. бара́нка, which is typically larger and softer than a су́шка but sits between a су́шка and a бу́блик in size and texture. And су́шка, which is a much smaller, harder and drier ring-shaped biscuit.
How does it change in a sentence?
бейгл and бе́йгель are masculine nouns. бу́блик and рога́лик are masculine nouns. кре́ндель is a masculine noun. бара́нка and су́шка are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
бейгл is pronounced bɛjgl.
Did you know?
- The Russian word бара́нка shares its root with the word for 'ram', likely because the ring shape resembled the curved horns of a ram.
- The бу́блик is historically associated with fairs and markets, where they were often sold strung together on long ropes.
- The term рога́лик literally translates to 'little horn', referring to the curved, crescent-like shape of the bread.
Examples in context
- Этот бейгл очень вкусный.Etot beygl ochen' vkusnyy.This bagel is very tasty.
- Я купил свежий бейгл на завтрак.Ya kupil svezhiy beygl na zavtrak.I bought a fresh bagel for breakfast.
- Хочешь бейгл с творожным сыром?Khochesh' beygl s tvorozhnym syrom?Do you want a bagel with cream cheese?
Example conversation
At a small cafe in the morning.
- Ольга OlgaАлександр, возьмёшь этот бейгл?Aleksandr, voz'myosh' etot beygl?Alexander, will you take this bagel?
- Александр AleksandrДа, он выглядит аппетитно.Da, on vyglyadit appetitno.Yes, it looks appetizing.
- Ольга OlgaЯ закажу нам ещё кофе.Ya zakazhu nam yeshchyo kofe.I will order us some more coffee.
- Александр AleksandrОтличная идея, Ольга.Otlichnaya ideya, Ol'ga.That's a great idea, Olga.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bagel” translations and entries бейгл, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
