How to Say "Crab" in Russian - How To Say Guide

краб

krab[krap]masculine

The Russian word for "crab" is краб (krab).

The word краб is used to refer to the crustacean. The diminutive form Крабик can be used playfully or affectionately to refer to a crab.

Meaning: crustacean (noun)

Which one should you use?

краб is the standard masculine noun used to name the animal, while Крабик is a diminutive form used for affectionate or playful contexts.

краб is a masculine noun.

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In Russian astronomy, the constellation Cancer is called Рак ('crayfish') rather than Краб ('crab').
In Russian slang, the word краб is sometimes used to describe a specific type of small, foldable hair clip used by women.
In Russian culinary contexts, you might see the word крабовый used for 'crab-flavored' products, which often contain no actual crab at all.

Краба нельзя заставить идти прямо.
You cannot make a crab walk straight.
This sentence shows the use of краб to describe the walking movement of the animal.
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Первый человек, который съел краба, пробовал, наверное, съесть и паука.
The first person who ate crab must also have tried to eat a spider.
This sentence uses краб in the context of eating.
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Это краб.
It's a crab.
This sentence uses краб to identify the animal.
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Я купил небольшого крабика на рынке
I bought a small crab at the market
Салат с крабовыми палочками
Crab Stick Salad
Крабовые котлеты
Crab Cakes
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Ekaterina and Andrey are looking at a seafood menu in a restaurant.

Екатерина Ekaterina

Ты хочешь заказать краб?
Ty khochesh zakazat krab?
Do you want to order crab?
Андрей Andrey

Да, я очень люблю краб.
Da, ya ochen lyublyu krab.
Yes, I love crab very much.
Екатерина Ekaterina

Этот краб выглядит очень свежим.
Etot krab vyglyadit ochen svezhim.
This crab looks very fresh.
Андрей Andrey

Тогда берём краб на двоих.
Togda berjom krab na dvoikh.
Then let's get crab for two.

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