у́хо
úxoneuter
The English phrase ear is translated into Russian as у́хо (úxo). Wiktionary also lists у́ши (úši).
Meaning: organ of hearing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| у́хо | úxo | neuter |
| у́ши | úši | neuter, plural |
The word refers to the organ of hearing. The plural form у́ши is used for both human ears and the ears of animals.
Which one should you use?
у́хо is the standard and most widely used word for ear, while у́ши is the plural form. You can use the diminutive Ушко, which is used affectionately or playfully.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The dative singular form у́ху is used with verbs of sensation or direction like 'to the ear'.
How do you pronounce it?
úxo
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word у́хо can also refer to a 'handle' or 'lug' on certain objects, such as a handle on a cup or a metal loop.
- The word у́хо appears in the phrase держа́ть у́хо востро́, which literally means to keep one's ear 'sharp' to remain alert or vigilant.
- The phrase висе́ть с о́пусти́вшими у́шами describes someone who is very sad or discouraged, literally meaning to 'hang with dropped ears' like a defeated puppy.
Examples in context
- Когда у меня болит ухо, я иду к врачу.When my ear hurts, I go to the doctor.
- Он шептал на ушко любимой.He whispered into his beloved's ear.
- У меня болит у́хо.U menya bolit ukho.My ear hurts.
- Она заправила прядь за у́хо.Ona zapravila pryad' za ukho.She tucked a strand behind her ear.
- У кота очень маленькое у́хо.U kota ochen' malen'koye ukho.The cat has a very small ear.
Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are talking about a minor injury.
- Андрей AndreyМария, у тебя болит у́хо?Mariya, u tebya bolit ukho?Maria, does your ear hurt?
- Мария MariaДа, Андрей, оно немного побаливает.Da, Andrey, ono nemnogo pobalyvayet.Yes, Andrey, it aches a little.
- Андрей AndreyТебе нужно сходить к врачу.Tebe nuzhno skhodit' k vrachu.You need to see a doctor.
- Мария MariaЯ постараюсь сделать это завтра.Ya postarayus' sdelat' eto zavtra.I will try to do that tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ear” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
