кре́кер
krɛ́kermasculine
The English word cracker can be translated into Russian as кре́кер (krɛ́ker). Wiktionary also lists сухо́е пече́нье (suxóje pečénʹje) and суха́рь (suxárʹ).
Meaning: crispy baked bread, usually salty or savoury (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| кре́кер | krɛ́ker | masculine |
| сухо́е пече́нье | suxóje pečénʹje | neuter |
| суха́рь | suxárʹ | masculine |
The term refers to crispy baked bread that is usually salty or savoury.
Which one should you use?
The word кре́кер is a masculine noun. The term сухо́е пече́нье is a neuter noun phrase that can be used as a general category for various types of dry, crispy baked goods, including crackers. The word суха́рь is a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
сухо́е пече́нье is a neuter noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
krɛ́ker
Did you know?
- The phrase суха́рь is also used as a slang term to describe a person who is cold, emotionless or socially stiff.
- The word суха́рь describes a twice-baked bread that is rock-hard, similar to a rusk. In Russia, it is traditionally used as a long-lasting food supply for soldiers or travelers.
- If you ask for суха́ри in a bar, you might not get crackers, but rather large, crunchy croutons used for soup or snacks.
Examples in context
- Я хочу купить пачку сухарей для приготовления закуски.I want to buy a pack of crackers for making an appetizer.
- Пожалуйста, принесите мне хлебцы к салату.Please bring me some crackers for the salad.
- Давай закажем крекеры и сыр для вечернего чаепития.Let's order some crackers and cheese for the evening tea.
- Этот кре́кер очень солёный.Etot kreker ochen' solyonnyy.This cracker is very salty.
- Положи кре́кер в коробку.Polozhi kreker v korobku.Put the cracker in the box.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cracker” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
