Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| я́щик | jáščik | masculine |
| корзи́на | korzína | feminine |
| конте́йнер | kontɛ́jner | masculine |
The term я́щик is the most common word used to describe a rigid box or crate, such as those made of wood or cardboard, used for shipping or storage. For smaller containers, a speaker might use the word Коробка, which implies a smaller size than я́щик.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the specific type of object you are describing. я́щик is a general term for a rigid box or crate. In contrast, корзи́на refers specifically to a basket, typically made of wicker or woven materials. If you are referring to modern industrial items like large plastic bins or shipping containers, use конте́йнер.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple items, the plural form of я́щик is я́щики and the plural form of конте́йнер is конте́йнеры.
How do you pronounce it?
я́щик is pronounced jáščik.
Did you know?
- In Russian colloquial speech, я́щик can be a slang term for a television set, referring to the bulky wooden cabinets of early TV models.
- The word корзи́на is used in computing to mean 'recycle bin' or 'trash can', regardless of whether the digital icon looks like a basket.
- The word я́щик is used in a specific technical sense to refer to the 'drawer' of a desk or a dresser, even though a drawer is a sliding component rather than a standalone crate.
Examples in context
- Мне нужно упаковать вещи в прочный ящик.I need to pack my belongings in a sturdy crate.
- Поможешь мне поднять этот тяжелый ящик?Can you help me lift this heavy crate?
- Этот деревянный я́щик очень тяжёлый.Etot derevyannyy yashchik ochen' tyazhelyy.This wooden crate is very heavy.
- Положи фрукты в этот я́щик.Polozhi fruktы v etot yashchik.Put the fruit in this crate.
Example conversation
In a warehouse, a man and a woman are organizing stock.
- Александр AleksandrЕкатерина, принеси мне тот я́щик.Ekaterina, prinesi mne tot yashchik.Ekaterina, bring me that crate.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОн слишком большой для меня.On slishkom bol'shoy dlya menya.It is too big for me.
- Александр AleksandrТогда я сам его подниму.Togda ya sam ego podnimu.Then I will lift it myself.
- Екатерина EkaterinaХорошо, я помогу тебе с этим.Khorosho, ya pomogu tebe s etim.Okay, I will help you with it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crate” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
