ячме́нь
jačménʹmasculine
The Russian word for barley is ячме́нь (jačménʹ).
This noun refers to the plant *Hordeum vulgare* or its grains.
Meaning: Hordeum vulgare or its grains (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ячме́нь is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is jačménʹ.
Did you know?
- If you are describing an 'eye stye' specifically, Russians might use the phrase ячме́нь на глазу (barley on the eye).
- Russian folklore sometimes describes the 'stye' ячмень as a sign that someone is talking about you behind your back, a superstition entirely unrelated to the cereal grain.
- In Russian folk beliefs, barley was historically associated with wealth and fertility, often appearing in traditional wedding rituals to symbolize a prosperous harvest.
Examples in context
- Я предпочитаю использовать ячмень в своих рецептах.I prefer using barley in my recipes.
- У меня есть крупа, но я предпочитаю ячмень.I have some grains, but I prefer barley.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “barley” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
