одея́ло
odejáloneuter
The Russian word for blanket is одея́ло (odejálo). Wiktionary also lists покрыва́ло (pokryválo).
Meaning: fabric (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| одея́ло | odejálo | neuter |
| покрыва́ло | pokryválo | neuter |
In Russian, the word you choose depends on whether the fabric is intended for warmth or for decoration.
Which one should you use?
Use одея́ло when referring to a blanket used for warmth in bed. Use покрыва́ло when referring to a decorative cloth used to cover a bed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of одея́ло is одея́ла. Both forms are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
odejálo
Did you know?
- Russian has a specific word, пле́д, borrowed from the English word 'plaid', to describe a small throw blanket used on a sofa or for travel.
- In historical Russian contexts, a покрыва́ло was often a highly embroidered piece of art used in dowries to show the skill of the bride.
- Because покрыва́ло refers to a cover, it can also be used metaphorically in Russian to describe a 'cover-up' or a layer that hides something, similar to 'shroud' in English.
Examples in context
- Когда сплю, я всегда использую большое одеяло.When I sleep, I always use a big blanket.
- Вечером я часто заворачиваюсь в плед, чтобы согреться.In the evenings, I often wrap myself in a blanket to keep warm.
- У него такое уютное теплое одеяло.He has such a cozy warm blanket.
- Мне нужно тёплое одея́ло.I need a warm blanket.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Ekaterina are preparing for bed.
- Дмитрий DmitryКатя, где моё одея́ло?Katya, gde moyo odeyalo?Katya, where is my blanket?
- Екатерина EkaterinaОно лежит в шкафу, Дмитрий.Ono lezhit v shkafu, Dmitriy.It is in the closet, Dmitry.
- Дмитрий DmitryСпасибо, я его сейчас возьму.Spasibo, ya ego seychas vozmu.Thanks, I'll take it now.
- Екатерина EkaterinaХорошо, спокойной ночи!Khorosho, spokoynoy nochi!Okay, good night!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
