фасоль
fasol'
The English word "beans" is translated into Russian as фасоль (fasol').
фасоль refers to the edible seeds of plants in the legume family, specifically the common edible bean.
Which one should you use?
While фасоль refers specifically to the common edible bean (*Phaseolus vulgaris*), the word бобы is a more general term used for various types of legumes or larger beans.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Russian, фасоль is a feminine singular noun. Unlike the English word "beans", which is plural, the Russian word for the food itself does not have a plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
fasol'
Did you know?
- The word бобы is used in the name of the ancient Slavic divination practice where beans were thrown to predict the future.
- The word фасоль entered the Russian language through Polish fasola rather than arriving directly from Latin or French.
- While English uses 'beans' in idioms like 'spill the beans', Russian has no such idioms involving фасоль and uses entirely different metaphors for secrets.
Examples in context
- Том не ест фасоль.Tom doesn't eat beans.This sentence shows how to use фасоль in a negative context regarding eating.Tatoeba #9369350 by marafon, translation #9323549 by CK
- Терпеть не могу фасоль.I hate beans.This sentence illustrates expressing a strong dislike for фасоль.Tatoeba #3688010 by marafon, translation #3374201 by CK
- Ты любишь фасоль, правда?You like beans, don't you?This sentence is useful for asking a question about someone's preference for фасоль.Tatoeba #3787784 by odexed, translation #2867036 by Amastan
- Бобы представляют собой отличный источник растительных белков.Beans are an excellent source of vegetable protein.
- Давай вместе приготовим фасоль для ужина.Let's cook beans together for dinner.
- У меня есть рецепт вкусной фасоли по-русски.I have a recipe for delicious Russian-style beans.
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Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- Ольга OlgaВ холодильнике есть только фасоль.V kholodil'nike yest' tol'ko fasol'.There is only beans in the refrigerator.
- Дмитрий DmitryМы можем приготовить салат с фасолью.My mozhem prigotovit' salat s fasol'yu.We can make a salad with beans.
- Ольга OlgaХорошая идея, Дмитрий.Khoroshaya ideya, Dmitriy.Good idea, Dmitry.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ сейчас всё нарежу.Ya seychas vsyo narezhu.I will chop everything now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries фасоль, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
