Ба́рби
Bárbifeminine
The English phrase "barbie" is translated into Russian as Ба́рби (Bárbi).
Ба́рби is a noun used to refer to a doll. It is also used as a diminutive of the name Barbara, alongside the form Ва́ря.
Meaning: doll (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Bárbi.
Did you know?
- In Russian slang, ба́рби can be used as a pejorative to describe a woman who is perceived as superficial, overly groomed or artificial.
- Russian culture has its own traditional 'doll' history, such as the матрёшка, which serves as a cultural counterpoint to the imported Western concept of Ба́рби.
- The name Ба́рбара, from which Ба́рби is derived, is relatively rare in Russia compared to the traditional Orthodox name Варва́ра.
Examples in context
- Где моя Барби? Я хочу играть с ней!Where is my Barbie? I want to play with her!
- У неё есть кукла Ба́рби.U neyo yest' kukla Barbie.She has a Barbie doll.
- Эта Ба́рби очень красивая.Eta Barbie ochen' krasivaya.This Barbie is very beautiful.
- Где моя кукла Ба́рби?Gde moya kukla Barbie?Where is my Barbie doll?
Example conversation
Sergey and Maria are looking at toys in a store.
- Сергей SergeyМария, посмотри на эту Ба́рби!Mariya, posmotri na etu Barbie!Maria, look at this Barbie!
- Мария MariaОна очень классная, Сергей.Ona ochen' klassnaya, Sergey.She is very cool, Sergey.
- Сергей SergeyМы купим эту Ба́рби в подарок?My kupim etu Barbie v podarok?Shall we buy this Barbie as a gift?
- Мария MariaДа, это отличная идея.Da, eto otlichnaya ideya.Yes, that is a great idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “barbie” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
