мочего́нное
močegónnojeneuter
The English phrase diuretic translates to Russian as мочего́нное (močegónnoje). If unsure, use мочего́нное. Wiktionary also lists диуре́тик (diurétik).
Meaning: drug (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| мочего́нное | močegónnoje | neuter |
| диуре́тик | diurétik | masculine |
The term is used to refer to a drug.
Which one should you use?
While мочего́нное is the common, everyday term for a diuretic, диуре́тик is a formal medical term. You may also encounter the adjective forms мочего́нный and диурети́ческий to describe something that has diuretic properties.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form мочего́нное is a neuter noun, often used to refer to a generic diuretic substance or medication. The form диуре́тик is a masculine noun. The adjective form used to describe properties is мочего́нный.
How do you pronounce it?
močegónnoje
Did you know?
- The term мочего́нное shares a root with пого́ня, which means 'chase' or 'hunt'. This suggests the medication is effectively 'hunting' or 'chasing' the liquid out of the body.
- In casual Russian conversation, people often use мочего́нное as a shorthand for any substance, including coffee or tea, that causes frequent urination, even if it is not a pharmaceutical drug.
- While мочего́нное is a noun meaning 'diuretic', it is grammatically a 'substantivized adjective'. This means the language took a word that describes a property and turned it into the name of the object itself.
Examples in context
- Врач назначил ему мочегонное средство.The doctor prescribed him a diuretic.
- Милена купила диуретик в аптеке.Milena bought a diuretic at the pharmacy.
- Это мочего́нное помогает при отёках.Eto mochegonnoe pomogaet pri otyokakh.This diuretic helps with edema.
- Врач прописал мне мочего́нное.Vrach propisal mne mochegonnoe.The doctor prescribed a diuretic for me.
- Данное мочего́нное может вызвать слабость.Dannoe mochegonnoe mozhet vyzvat' slabost'.This diuretic may cause weakness.
Example conversation
Sergey and Anastasia are discussing medication at home.
- Сергей SergeyАнастасия, ты принимаешь это мочего́нное?Anastasiya, ty prinimaesh eto mochegonnoe?Anastasia, are you taking this diuretic?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, Сергей, доктор сказал, что оно полезно.Da, Sergey, doktor skazal, chto ono polezno.Yes, Sergey, the doctor said it is useful.
- Сергей SergeyОно хорошо помогает тебе?Ono khorosho pomogaet tebe?Is it helping you well?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, я чувствую себя лучше.Da, ya chuvstvuyu sebya luchshe.Yes, I feel better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diuretic” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
