оде́жда
odéždafeminine
The English word 'clothes' is translated into Russian as оде́жда (odéžda). Wiktionary also lists одёжа (odjóža).
Meaning: apparel (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| оде́жда | odéžda | feminine | |
| одёжа | odjóža | [ɐˈdʲɵʐə] (narrow) | colloquial, dated, feminine |
The word refers to apparel.
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English word 'clothes', the Russian оде́жда is a singular collective noun and does not have a plural form used to denote multiple items. You may also encounter the informal term вещи to refer to clothes.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form одёжа is dated and colloquial. In informal settings, people often use вещи to mean clothes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form оде́жду is used when clothes are the direct object of a verb, such as купи́ть оде́жду (to buy clothes).
How do you pronounce it?
odéžda
Did you know?
- Russian has a specific verb раздева́ться for the act of taking off clothes, which translates to 'un-dressing' oneself.
- Russian speakers often use the word наряд to describe a special or fancy set of оде́жда worn for a party or event.
- The word оде́жда is of Old Church Slavonic origin, which was the liturgical language of the Slavic people, whereas its counterpart одёжа is purely East Slavic.
Examples in context
- Одежда, произведенная в России, очень качественная.Clothes made in Russia are of high quality.
- Где я могу купить детскую одежду?Where can I buy children's clothes?
- Куда ты положил мои вещи?Where did you put my clothes?
- Я купил новые вещи для праздника.I bought new clothes for the celebration.
- У тебя много стильных вещей!You have a lot of stylish clothes!
- новая одеждаNew clothes
- стильные вещиStylish clothes
- Эта оде́жда очень удобная.Eta odezhda ochen' udobnaya.This clothing is very comfortable.
- Где моя летняя оде́жда?Gde moya letnyaya odezhda?Where is my summer clothing?
- В магазине новая оде́жда.V magazine novaya odezhda.There is new clothing in the store.
Example conversation
Andrei and Maria are preparing for a trip.
- Андрей AndreyМария, у тебя есть тёплая оде́жда?Mariya, u tebya yest' tyoplaya odezhda?Maria, do you have warm clothing?
- Мария MariaДа, я уже собрала всю оде́жду.Da, ya uzhe sobrala vsyu odezhdu.Yes, I have already packed all the clothing.
- Андрей AndreyХорошо, тогда я тоже соберусь.Khorosho, togda ya tozhe soberus'.Good, then I will pack too.
- Мария MariaНе забудь взять куртку.Ne zabud' vzyat' kurtku.Don't forget to take a jacket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clothes” translations and entries одёжа, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries одёжа, CC BY-SA 4.0.
