Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| цена́ | cená | feminine |
| пла́та | pláta | feminine |
| та́кса | táksa | feminine |
In Russian, several words can represent different nuances of 'charge' depending on whether you are discussing the general cost of an item, a specific fee for a service or a formal legal accusation. If you are in a legal setting and wish to refer to a formal charge or accusation, use the noun Обвинение. For contexts involving electricity, such as a battery gaining energy, the verbs заряжа́ться or заряди́ться are used. If you are discussing criminal law and the act of formally accusing someone, use the verbs обвиня́ть or обвини́ть.
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on the specific context of the payment. цена́ is used for the general price of an object or a service. In contrast, пла́та refers more specifically to a fee or payment for a specific action or use, emphasizing the act of paying for something.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All three primary forms for money-related charges, цена́, пла́та and та́кса, are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
cená
Did you know?
- The term та́кса for a fixed fee is a loanword from Latin 'taxa'. However, in everyday spoken Russian, та́кса is also the word for a Dachshund dog.
- When referring to a 'charge' for a service, Russians may use the phrase вхо́д пла́тный, which literally means 'entrance is paid'. This is more common than saying 'there is a charge for entry'.
- When using the word пла́та for a 'charge', it is often used in the context of 'payment' as a consequence, such as a 'payment' for a mistake.
Examples in context
- Подсудимый столкнулся с серьезным обвинениемThe defendant faced serious charges
- Полиция предъявила обвинение подозреваемомуThe police filed a charge against the suspect
- Они взимают высокую плату за этот товарThey charge a lot for this item
- Сколько они берут за ремонт?How much do they charge for the repair?
- Банк взимает комиссию за обмен валютыThe bank charges a commission for currency exchange
- Какая здесь цена́ за вход?Kakaya zdes' tsena za vkhod?What is the charge for entry here?
Example conversation
Sergey and Anastasia are at a hotel reception.
- Сергей SergeyКакая цена́ за номер на ночь?Kakaya tsena za nomer na noch?What is the charge for a room per night?
- Анастасия AnastasiaЦена́ составляет пять тысяч рублей.Tsena sostavlyayet pyat tysyach rubley.The charge is five thousand rubles.
- Сергей SergeyЗавтрак включён в эту цену́?Zavtrak vklyuchen v etu tsenu?Is breakfast included in this charge?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, Сергей, завтрак уже включён.Da, Sergey, zavtrak uzhe vklyuchen.Yes, Sergey, breakfast is already included.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “charge” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
