творог
The English phrase "curd cheese" is творог in Russian.
The word творог refers specifically to the dairy product similar to cottage cheese or quark, rather than a generic term for any cheese. You may encounter this ingredient in dishes such as сырники, which are pancakes made with curd cheese or запеканка, which is a baked curd cheese dessert.
Did you know?
- The word творог is closely related to the Russian verb творить, meaning 'to create' or 'to make'. This suggests that the product was viewed as something 'created' or 'shaped' from milk.
- While творог is often used in sweet desserts, it is equally common in savory dishes. It is frequently mixed with garlic and herbs to be used as a spread or a dip, functioning more like a savory cream cheese.
- Russian творог is often eaten simply with a spoonful of honey or jam for breakfast. This simple preparation is a nostalgic childhood staple for many Russians, similar to how English speakers view porridge.
Examples in context
- Давай добавим творочку в нашу запеканкуLet's add some curd cheese to our casserole
- Я купил свежий творог в магазине.Ya kupil svezhiy tvorog v magazine.I bought fresh curd cheese at the store.
- Творог очень полезен для здоровья.Tvorog ochen' polezen dlya zdorov'ya.Curd cheese is very healthy.
- Мы добавили творог в блинчики.My dobavili tvorog v blinchiki.We added curd cheese to the pancakes.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat for breakfast.
- Дмитрий DmitryАнастасия, у нас есть творог на завтрак?Anastasiya, u nas yest' tvorog na zavtrak?Anastasia, do we have curd cheese for breakfast?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, Дмитрий, я купила его вчера.Da, Dmitriy, ya kupila yego vchera.Yes, Dmitry, I bought it yesterday.
- Дмитрий DmitryОтлично, я сделаю из него сырники.Otlichno, ya sdelayu iz nego syrniki.Great, I will make syrniki from it.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭто будет очень вкусно!Eto budet ochen' vkusno!That will be very delicious!
