бурси́т
bursítmasculine
The English word bunion can be translated into Russian as бурси́т (bursít) or ши́шка.
Meaning: bump on the big toe (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| бурси́т | bursít | masculine |
| ши́шка | šíška | feminine |
бурси́т refers to the clinical condition of bursitis often associated with a bunion, while ши́шка is used to describe the physical protrusion itself.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ши́шка literally means 'pinecone' or 'small bump', which is why it is used to describe a bump on the toe.
Which one should you use?
бурси́т is a medical term specifically referring to bursitis, whereas ши́шка is a more general, colloquial way to describe a physical bump or lump.
How does it change in a sentence?
бурси́т is a masculine noun, and ши́шка is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bursít.
Did you know?
- The word ши́шка is so versatile that it is used for a bunion, a pinecone, a lump on a forehead and even a small bump on a road.
- While бурси́т is the medical term, a Russian patient is more likely to tell their doctor they have a ши́шка because it describes the visible result rather than the internal inflammation.
- The word ши́шка can also be used in Russian to describe a 'bump' on one's head caused by a physical impact.
Example sentences for Russian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Maria and Dmitry are talking about foot pain.
- Мария MariaДмитрий, посмотри на мою ногу.Dmitriy, posmotri na moyu nogu.Dmitry, look at my foot.
- Дмитрий DmitryОго, у тебя там бурси́т?Ogo, u tebya tam bursit?Wow, do you have a bunion there?
- Мария MariaДа, этот бурси́т стал очень болезненным.Da, etot bursit stal ochen' boleznennym.Yes, this bunion has become very painful.
- Дмитрий DmitryТебе стоит сходить к врачу.Tebe stoit skhodit' k vrachu.You should go to the doctor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bunion” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
