конфе́та
konfétafeminine
The English phrase "candy" is translated into Russian as конфе́та (konféta). Wiktionary also lists сласть (slastʹ).
Meaning: piece of candy (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| конфе́та | konféta | feminine | |
| сласть | slastʹ | [sɫasʲtʲ] (narrow) | feminine |
The word конфе́та is the standard term used to refer to a piece of confectionery. For a broader way to talk about sweets in general, you can use the term сладости.
Which one should you use?
конфе́та is the standard word for a piece of candy, whereas сласть refers to sweets or delicacies in a more poetic or archaic sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
When конфе́та is the direct object of a verb, such as in the sentence "I want a candy", the ending changes from –а to –у, resulting in конфе́ту.
How do you pronounce it?
konféta
Did you know?
- In some contexts, конфе́та can be used slangily to describe something that is in perfect, polished condition, such as a well-maintained car.
- The word конфе́та is a direct loanword from Western European languages, which is why it sounds so similar to the English 'confetti', though they have different meanings.
- Russian candy culture often involves конфе́ты в шоколаде, which are high-quality pralines with diverse fillings like condensed milk, nuts or fruit puree.
Examples in context
- Пожалуйста, возьмите несколько конфет.Please take a few candies.
- Угощение на встрече будет включать различные конфеты.The treat at the meeting will include various candies.
- День рождения у Маши, давай купим ей большую коробку конфеток.It's Masha's birthday, let's buy her a big box of candies.
- Ты выглядишь сегодня счастливой, угощу тебя сладкими конфетками.You look happy today, I'll treat you to some sweet candies.
- Эта конфе́та очень вкусная.Eta konfeta ochen' vkusnaya.This candy is very tasty.
- Где моя любимая конфе́та?Gde moya lyubimaya konfeta?Where is my favorite candy?
Example conversation
Alexander and Anastasia are sharing some sweets.
- Александр AleksandrАнастасия, хочешь конфе́ту?Anastasiya, khochesh' konfetu?Anastasia, do you want a piece of candy?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, с удовольствием!Da, s udovol'stviyem!Yes, with pleasure!
- Александр AleksandrВот, эта конфе́та шоколадная.Vot, eta konfeta shokoladnaya.Here, this piece of candy is chocolate.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСпасибо, Александр!Spasibo, Aleksandr!Thank you, Alexander!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “candy” translations and entries сласть, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
