ко́ла
kólafeminine
In Russian, the English phrase "coke" is translated as ко́ла (kóla).
This term is used to refer to the soft drink Coca-Cola.
Meaning: Coca-Cola (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term ко́ла is a shortened, informal version of the full name. The more formal way to refer to the brand is Кока-Кола.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ко́ла is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
kóla
Did you know?
- While ко́ла is the standard term, some Russians use the slang кока́ to refer to the drink, though this is riskier as it is also a common slang term for cocaine.
- Russian menus often list ко́ла alongside морс and компот, traditional berry-based drinks that have no direct equivalent in English.
- If you were to use the word ко́ла in a different context, it could be mistaken for a reference to the 'Kola' region in Russia, though the spelling differs slightly in specific transliterations.
Examples in context
- Холодная ко́ла очень вкусная.Kholodnaya kola ochen' vkusnaya.Cold coke is very tasty.
- В холодильнике есть ко́ла?V kholodil'nike yest' kola?Is there coke in the fridge?
Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are at a fast food restaurant.
- Андрей AndreyЧто ты будешь пить?Chto ty budesh' pit'?What will you drink?
- Мария MariaЯ возьму ко́лу.Ya voz'mu kolu.I'll take a coke.
- Андрей AndreyХорошо, тогда и мне ко́ла.Khorosho, togda i mne kola.Okay, then a coke for me too.
- Мария MariaДавай заказывать.Davay zakazyvat'.Let's order.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coke” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
