кінза́
kinzá
The English word cilantro is translated into Ukrainian as кінза́ (kinzá). If unsure, use кінза́. Wiktionary also lists коля́ндра (koljándra).
Meaning: leaves of the coriander plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| кінза́ | kinzá |
| коля́ндра | koljándra |
This term refers specifically to the leaves of the coriander plant.
Which one should you use?
кінза́ is the standard and most common term for cilantro found in recipes and grocery stores. In contrast, коля́ндра is another way to refer to it.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the genitive singular form кінзи́, you can express quantities such as having 'no' or 'a little' of the herb.
How do you pronounce it?
kinzá
Did you know?
- While кінза́ is used in Ukraine, the word is borrowed from the Georgian language кінзи, reflecting the deep culinary influence of the Caucasus region on Ukrainian cuisine.
- While кінза́ is used for the leaves, the seed form коріа́ндр is a loanword from the Latin 'coriandrum', which connects Ukrainian botanical terms directly to ancient Roman science.
- The word кінза́ is far more common in the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine, where tastes are more aligned with Central Asian and Caucasian flavors.
Examples in context
- Ти не любиш кинзу в своїй їжі, чи так?You don't like cilantro in your food, do you?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cilantro” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
