укро́п
ukrópmasculine
The Russian word for dill is укро́п (ukróp). Wiktionary also lists укро́п паху́чий (ukróp paxúčij).
Meaning: herb of the species Anethum graveolens (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| укро́п | ukróp | masculine |
| укро́п паху́чий | ukróp paxúčij | masculine |
The word refers to the herb of the species Anethum graveolens.
Which one should you use?
укро́п паху́чий is a more specific botanical designation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms provided are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ukróp
Did you know?
- While English speakers might associate dill with 'pickles', a Russian speaker associates укро́п just as strongly with fresh potatoes and butter.
- Russian markets often sell укро́п in massive, bundled bunches that are significantly larger than the small plastic packets found in Western supermarkets.
- The term укро́п is used in Russia for both the leaves and the seeds, whereas English sometimes distinguishes between 'dill weed' and 'dill seed'.
Examples in context
- Я сегодня приготовил блюдо с укропом. Он добавляет особую свежесть и аромат.I cooked a dish with dill today. It adds a special freshness and aroma.
- Добавь в салат свежий укро́п.Dobav' v salat svezhiy ukrop.Add fresh dill to the salad.
- У нас на грядке растёт укро́п.U nas na gryadke rastet ukrop.We have dill growing in our garden bed.
- Этот укро́п очень ароматный.Etot ukrop ochen' aromatnyy.This dill is very fragrant.
Example conversation
In the kitchen, Maria is preparing a soup.
- Мария MariaАндрей, принеси, пожалуйста, укро́п.Andrey, prinesi, pozhaluysta, ukrop.Andrey, please bring the dill.
- Андрей AndreyВот, держи.Vot, derzhi.Here, take it.
- Мария MariaСпасибо, он выглядит очень свежим.Spasibo, on vyglyadit ochen' svezhim.Thank you, it looks very fresh.
- Андрей AndreyЯ купил его только сегодня.Ya kupil yego tol'ko segodnya.I bought it only today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dill” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
