по́па
pópafeminine
The English phrase 'booty' can be translated into Russian using по́па (pópa). Wiktionary also lists за́дница (zádnica).
Meaning: The buttocks (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| по́па | pópa | feminine |
| за́дница | zádnica | feminine |
All the terms provided are used to refer to the buttocks.
Which one should you use?
The terms differ significantly in their tone and bluntness. по́па is a soft, euphemistic and child-friendly way to refer to the bottom. In contrast, за́дница is more blunt and potentially vulgar. Additionally, the term Жопа is an informal term that is slightly more vulgar than по́па and Зад is another informal way to refer to the buttocks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of за́дница is за́дницы.
How do you pronounce it?
pópa
Did you know?
- The term жопа is so common in Russian slang that it is often used as an adverb to describe a very bad or difficult situation, rather than a physical body part.
- A Russian speaker might use the word поп (pop) to refer to a priest, which sounds very similar to the soft term по́па used for the buttocks.
- While English speakers use 'booty' for both anatomy and stolen treasure, the Russian word по́па is strictly anatomical and cannot be used to describe stolen goods.
Examples in context
- У нее была большая задница.She had a big booty.
- У неё очень красивая по́па.U neyo ochen' krasivaya popa.She has a very beautiful booty.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “booty” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
