за́йчик
zájčikmasculine
The English word "bunny" can be translated into Russian as за́йчик (zájčik), крольчо́нок or кро́лик.
Meaning: young rabbit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| за́йчик | zájčik | masculine |
| кро́лик | królik | masculine |
| крольчо́нок | krolʹčónok | masculine |
крольчо́нок refers specifically to the offspring of a rabbit.
What does it mean word for word?
The word за́йчик is the diminutive form of за́яц (hare), literally meaning little hare.
Which one should you use?
крольчо́нок specifically denotes the offspring of a rabbit (a kit), whereas за́йчик is a more affectionate or cute way to refer to a hare or rabbit regardless of age.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
zájčik
Did you know?
- While за́йчик is a literal 'little hare', it is commonly used as a romantic term of endearment between partners, similar to 'honey' or 'sweetie'.
- Unlike the English 'Easter Bunny', the traditional Russian symbol for bringing gifts or treats is not a rabbit, as the 'bunny' is not historically linked to this holiday in Slavic tradition.
- The word кро́лик is a loanword from the French 'lapin' or German 'Kaninchen', reflecting the historical influence of Western European rabbit farming in Russia.
Examples in context
- Заяц прыгает по поляне.The bunny is hopping through the meadow.
- Он держит кролика на руках.He is holding a bunny in his arms.
- Маленький за́йчик ест морковку.Malen'kiy zaychik yest morkovku.The little bunny is eating a carrot.
- Посмотри, какой милый за́йчик!Posmotri, kakoy milyy zaychik!Look, what a cute bunny!
- За́йчик спрятался в траве.Zaychik spryatalsya v trave.The bunny hid in the grass.
Example conversation
Sergey and Maria are looking at a children's book in a park.
- Сергей SergeyМария, ты видишь этого за́йчика?Mariya, ty vidish' etogo zaychika?Maria, do you see this bunny?
- Мария MariaДа, он очень красивый.Da, on ochen' krasivyy.Yes, he is very beautiful.
- Сергей SergeyЭтот за́йчик в книге очень пушистый.Etot zaychik v knige ochen' pushistyy.This bunny in the book is very fluffy.
- Мария MariaСергей, он выглядит очень мягким.Sergey, on vyglyadit ochen' myagkim.Sergey, he looks very soft.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bunny” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
