дешёвый
dešóvyj[dʲɪˈʂovɨj]
The Russian word for cheap is дешёвый (dešóvyj). Wiktionary also lists недорого́й (nedorogój).
Meaning: low and/or reduced in price (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| дешёвый | dešóvyj | [dʲɪˈʂovɨj] (narrow) |
| недорого́й | nedorogój |
The word дешёвый is used to describe something that is low or reduced in price. However, be aware that it often carries a negative connotation, implying that an item is of low quality or is tacky.
Which one should you use?
While both дешёвый and недорого́й mean cheap, недорого́й is a more polite and tactful way to say something is low-priced. In contrast, using дешёвый can imply that the item is of poor quality.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, дешёвый must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use дешёвая for feminine nouns, дешёвое for neuter nouns and the plural form дешёвые for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
dešóvyj
Did you know?
- In slang, the word халява refers to something obtained for free or very cheaply, often implying it was obtained without effort.
- Russian speakers often use the phrase за копейки meaning 'for kopeks' to describe something bought extremely cheaply.
- If you want to praise a good deal without the negative sting of 'cheap', you can use the phrase по карману (in the pocket) to say something is 'affordable'.
Examples in context
- Это не дешёвый отель.This isn't a cheap hotel.This sentence uses дешёвый to describe a hotel.Tatoeba #12973300 by marafon, translation #10937185 by CK
- Бензин уже не дешёвый.Gasoline isn't cheap anymore.This sentence uses дешёвый to describe gasoline.Tatoeba #7841050 by odexed, translation #3826693 by CK
- Он уже не такой дешёвый.It's not that cheap now.This sentence uses дешёвый to describe a state of being low in price.Tatoeba #13461229 by marafon, translation #10996924 by CK
- Этот магазин предлагает дешевые товары.This store offers cheap goods.
- Мы нашли недорогой отель в центре города.We found an affordable hotel in the city center.
- Вход на выставку был почти бесплатным.The entrance to the exhibition was almost free/very cheap.
- Мы получили халявные билеты на концерт.We got free/cheap tickets to the concert.
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are looking at flights online.
- Александр AleksandrСмотри, этот билет очень дешёвый!Smotri, etot bilet ochen' deshyovyy!Look, this ticket is very cheap!
- Ольга OlgaПравда? А куда он летит?Pravda? A kuda on letit?Really? And where does it fly to?
- Александр AleksandrВ Стамбул. Это самый дешёвый вариант.V Stambul. Eto samyy deshyovyy variant.To Istanbul. It is the cheapest option.
- Ольга OlgaОтлично, давай купим его сейчас.Otlichno, davay kupim ego seychas.Great, let's buy it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheap” translations and entries дешёвый, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
