хиропра́ктор
xiropráktormasculine
The English word chiropractor is translated into Russian as хиропра́ктор (xiropráktor). Wiktionary also lists костопра́в (kostopráv).
Meaning: chiropractor (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| хиропра́ктор | xiropráktor | masculine |
| костопра́в | kostopráv | masculine |
You can use the word to ask for a professional, such as in the phrase Где я могу найти хорошего киропрактора? to ask where to find a good chiropractor.
What does it mean word for word?
The colloquial term костопра́в is derived from the words кость (bone) and править (to fix or correct), literally meaning 'one who fixes bones'.
Which one should you use?
While хиропра́ктор is the formal medical term, костопра́в is a more colloquial or traditional term meaning 'bone-setter'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a direct object in a sentence, the masculine noun хиропра́ктор changes its ending to –а, appearing as хиропра́ктора.
How do you pronounce it?
xiropráktor
Did you know?
- In Russian, the verb править in костопра́в means to 'correct' or 'straighten', which is the same root used for 'steering' a car or 'governing' a country.
- While an English speaker might use 'chiropractor' casually, calling a specialist a костопра́в in a formal hospital setting could be seen as quite disrespectful or dismissive of their education.
- Unlike in English, where 'bone-setter' is an archaic term, костопра́в remains a common, everyday word in modern Russian conversation.
Examples in context
- Я слышал, что мануальщик помогает с постоянной болью в спине.I heard that a chiropractor helps with chronic back pain.
- Киропракторы должны иметь медицинское образование и соответствующую лицензиюChiropractors must have medical education and the appropriate license.
- Хороший хиропра́ктор может помочь со спиной.Khoroshiy khiropraktor mozhet pomoch' so spinoy.A good chiropractor can help with your back.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Maria are talking about back pain.
- Дмитрий DmitryМария, у меня сильно болит спина.Mariya, u menya silno bolit spina.Maria, my back hurts a lot.
- Мария MariaМой хиропра́ктор может тебе помочь.Moy khiropraktor mozhet tebe pomoch.My chiropractor can help you.
- Дмитрий DmitryОн действительно хороший специалист?On deystvitelno khoroshiy spetsialist?Is he really a good specialist?
- Мария MariaДа, он лучший хиропра́ктор в городе.Da, on luchshiy khiropraktor v gorode.Yes, he is the best chiropractor in town.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chiropractor” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
