на́ггетс
nággetsmasculine
The English phrase chicken nugget is translated into Russian as на́ггетс (nággets).
The term refers to a piece of chicken in batter.
Meaning: piece of chicken in batter (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
на́ггетс is an indeclinable masculine noun, which means it does not change its ending for case or number.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is nággets.
Did you know?
- Russian speakers may use the word на́ггетс to describe any small, breaded fried piece of protein, including fish or vegetables, if they are shaped like the original chicken version.
- The popularity of на́ггетс in Russia grew rapidly after the arrival of American fast food chains in the 1990s, making it a symbol of Western influence in the Russian diet.
- In Russian menus, you will often see на́ггетс listed alongside стрипсы, which are the longer 'strips' of chicken, creating a strict categorical distinction between the two shapes.
Examples in context
- Этот на́ггетс очень вкусный.Etot nagggets ochen' vkusnyy.This chicken nugget is very tasty.
Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are eating snacks at home.
- Ольга OlgaДмитрий, ты хочешь мой на́ггетс?Dmitriy, ty khochesh' moy nagggets?Dmitry, do you want my chicken nugget?
- Дмитрий DmitryНет, спасибо, Ольга.Net, spasibo, Olga.No, thank you, Olga.
- Ольга OlgaЭтот на́ггетс слишком горячий.Etot nagggets slishkom goryachiy.This chicken nugget is too hot.
- Дмитрий DmitryТогда подожди немного.Togda podozhdi nemnogo.Then wait a little.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chicken nugget” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
