коко́с
kokósmasculine
The English word 'coconut' is коко́с (kokós) in Russian. Wiktionary also lists коко́совый оре́х (kokósovyj oréx).
Meaning: fruit of coco palm (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| коко́с | kokós | masculine |
| коко́совый оре́х | kokósovyj oréx | masculine |
The term refers to the fruit of the coco palm. You can also use the adjective коко́совый to describe things related to coconut, such as milk or oil.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase коко́совый оре́х literally means 'coconut nut', consisting of the adjective коко́совый (coconut) and the noun оре́х (nut).
Which one should you use?
While коко́с is the common shorthand for the fruit, коко́совый оре́х is the more precise, descriptive term meaning 'coconut nut'.
How do you pronounce it?
kokós
Did you know?
- In Russian culinary terms, коко́совая стружка refers to shredded or desiccated coconut, where стружка literally means 'shavings' or 'curls' from wood.
- While English speakers often use 'coconut' as a single word, a Russian speaker might use the diminutive коко́сик when talking to children or being particularly affectionate about the food.
- In Russian, the word оре́х is used for any hard-shelled seed, meaning a 'coconut' is linguistically grouped with walnuts and hazelnuts despite its size.
Examples in context
- коко́совое молокоcoconut milk
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coconut” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
