приём пи́щи
prijóm píščimasculine
The English phrase 'eating' is translated into Russian as приём пи́щи (prijóm píšči). If unsure, use приём пи́щи. Wiktionary also lists приня́тие пи́щи (prinjátije píšči).
Meaning: the act of consuming food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| приём пи́щи | prijóm píšči | masculine |
| приня́тие пи́щи | prinjátije píšči | neuter |
The term refers to the act of consuming food.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase приём пи́щи literally means 'intake of food'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
приём пи́щи is a formal or medical term used to describe the act of eating rather than a casual description of a meal. For other formal contexts, you may encounter Питание, which is a more general term for eating or Поедание, which emphasizes the specific act of consuming food.
How do you pronounce it?
prijóm píšči
When do people say it?
In Russia, it is considered polite to finish most of your meal, as leaving food on your plate may be seen as wasteful.
Did you know?
- While приём пи́щи is formal, the Russian word for 'eating' as a general habit or nutrition is пита́ние, which also means 'power supply' or 'feeding' when referring to electronics.
- The word приём in приём пи́щи shares its root with the word for 'reception' or 'receiving' a guest, implying that food is something being 'received' by the body.
- The concept of 'eating' is deeply tied to the word кушать, a diminutive form often used by children or in very polite settings, which is much softer than the formal 'intake' of приём пи́щи.
Examples in context
- Ты готов кушать?Are you ready to eat?
- Мы можем сходить в ресторан и поесть там.We can go to a restaurant and eat there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eating” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
