ча́шка
čáškafeminine
The English word 'cup' can be translated into Russian as ча́шка (čáška), ча́ша or ку́бок depending on the context.
Meaning: drinking vessel (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ча́шка | čáška | feminine |
| ча́ша | čáša | feminine |
| ку́бок | kúbok | masculine |
The most common way to refer to a drinking vessel is ча́шка, which describes a standard everyday cup or mug used for drinking tea, coffee or any other beverage in a domestic setting. While ча́шка is the natural choice for a single-serving drinking vessel at home, note that стакан is commonly used when drinking water or other non-alcoholic beverages.
Which one should you use?
The different forms of 'cup' are chosen based on the type of vessel: ча́шка is the common word for a standard tea or coffee cup. ча́ша refers to a larger, ceremonial or deep vessel such as a chalice or a large bowl. And ку́бок is used specifically for a trophy or a large, ornate goblet used in formal settings.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
čáška
Did you know?
- In a traditional Russian tea setting, you might see a подстаканник, which is a metal tea glass holder. It allows you to hold a hot стака́н of tea without needing a ча́шка with a handle.
- The word ча́шка is a diminutive of ча́ша. In modern Russian, the 'small' version became the standard word for a daily coffee cup, while the 'big' version became poetic or ceremonial.
- While ку́бок refers to a trophy, it is a cognate of the English word 'cup'. Both trace their roots back to the Latin 'cuppa'.
Examples in context
- Можно, пожалуйста, чашку чая?May I have a cup of tea, please?
- Ты хочешь пива в кружке?Do you want beer in a mug?
- Дай мне стакан водыGive me a cup of water
- Да, возьми себе стакан горячего чая, тебе поможет согреться.Yes, grab yourself a cup of hot tea, it will help warm you up.
- Где моя ча́шка?Gde moya chashka?Where is my cup?
- Эта ча́шка очень красивая.Eta chashka ochen' krasivaya.This cup is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cup” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
