буты́лка
butýlkafeminine
The Russian word for "bottle" is буты́лка (butýlka). Wiktionary also lists фля́жка (fljážka).
Meaning: container (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| буты́лка | butýlka | feminine |
| фля́жка | fljážka | feminine |
буты́лка is the most common and straightforward term for a bottle in Russian. If you are referring specifically to a small bottle for perfume or cologne, the word флакон is commonly used. For an endearing or cute way to refer to a small bottle, you can use the diminutive form бутылочка.
Which one should you use?
While буты́лка is the standard term for a bottle, you should use фля́жка when referring to a small, portable flask typically used for water or alcohol that is carried in a pocket or bag.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of буты́лка is буты́лки. When the word is used as the direct object of a verb, such as in the sentence "I see a bottle", it changes to the accusative form буты́лку.
How do you pronounce it?
butýlka
Did you know?
- Historically, the Russian буты́лка is related to the Old French 'boutelle', showing the early influence of European glassmaking terminology on the Russian language.
- In some traditional Russian contexts, a фля́жка is not just a flask but a symbol of military life and soldiers' camaraderie.
- When Russians talk about 'bottlenecking' in a technical or traffic sense, they use the term бутылочное горлышко, literally translating to 'bottle neck'.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, можете ли вы мне принести бутылку воды?Hello, could you bring me a bottle of water?
- У вас есть красивый флакон для этого аромата?Do you have a beautiful bottle for this perfume?
- Не забудь взять бутылочку сока для пикника!Don't forget to bring a bottle of juice for the picnic!
- А где я могу найти флягу для воды?Where can I find a water bottle?
- Возьми, пожалуйста, графин с маслом из холодильника.Please take the bottle of oil from the fridge.
Example conversation
Maria and Sergey are in the kitchen preparing dinner.
- Мария MariaСергей, где наша буты́лка масла?Sergey, gde nasha butylka masla?Sergey, where is our bottle of oil?
- Сергей SergeyОна стоит в шкафу справа.Ona stoit v shkafu sprava.It is in the cupboard on the right.
- Мария MariaЯ её не вижу.Ya yeyo ne vizhu.I don't see it.
- Сергей SergeyВот она, за солью.Vot ona, za sol'yu.Here it is, behind the salt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bottle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
