ми́ска
mískafeminine
In Russian, the English phrase bowl is translated as ми́ска (míska). Wiktionary also lists ча́ша (čáša) and пиа́ла (piála).
Meaning: container for food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ми́ска | míska | feminine |
| ча́ша | čáša | feminine |
| пиа́ла | piála | feminine |
| пло́шка | plóška | feminine |
Which one should you use?
ми́ска is the most common, everyday word for a standard kitchen bowl used for cereal, soup or pet food. ча́ша refers to a larger, often more ceremonial or decorative bowl, such as a chalice or a large communal vessel. пиа́ла refers specifically to a small, handleless bowl typically used for drinking tea. пло́шка is a diminutive form used for a small, shallow bowl, often used in a cozy or slightly old-fashioned way.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of these words are feminine. The plural of ми́ска is ми́ски, the plural of ча́ша is ча́ши and the plural of пиа́ла is пиа́лы.
How do you pronounce it?
míska
Did you know?
- The word ча́ша is used in the Russian idiom ча́ша терпения переполнилась, which means 'the bowl of patience has overflowed' when someone has finally run out of patience.
- The word пиа́ла entered Russian from Persian and is specifically linked to the culture of Central Asian tea drinking, where tea is sipped from these small bowls without handles.
- The word ча́ша can be used to describe the 'bowl' of a stadium or a natural valley, referring to the curved shape of the land or architecture.
Examples in context
- Я положил фрукты в миску.I put the fruits in the bowl.
- Положи сахар в тарелку.Put the sugar in the bowl.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bowl” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
