виногра́д
vinográdcollective, masculine
The English word "grape" is translated into Russian as виногра́д (vinográd). Wiktionary also lists виногра́дина (vinográdina).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| виногра́д | vinográd | collective, masculine |
| виногра́дина | vinográdina | feminine |
In Russian, the term for grape changes depending on whether you are talking about the fruit as a general species, a specific large piece or using a more affectionate term.
What does it mean word for word?
The word виногра́д is a compound made of вино (wine) and град (fruit, grain or crop).
Which one should you use?
The masculine form виногра́д is used when referring to grapes as a collective substance or the plant species itself. The feminine form виногра́дина is used to refer to a single, large grape or a specific large piece of grape. In casual settings, you may also hear the colloquial and affectionate term Виноградок.
How does it change in a sentence?
виногра́д is a masculine noun, while виногра́дина is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
vinográd
Did you know?
- In Russian folklore and traditional art, виногра́д is often used as a symbol of fertility and the cycle of life, appearing frequently in embroidery and folk paintings.
- In Russian, виногра́д is botanically classified as a 'berry' я́года, which allows it to share the same category as blueberries and cranberries.
- Because вино means 'wine', the word виногра́д literally translates as 'wine-fruit' or 'wine-crop', explicitly linking the fruit to its most famous product in the name itself.
Examples in context
- Он подарил ей большую гроздь винограда.He gave her a big cluster of grapes.
- Этот виногра́д очень сладкий.Etot vinograd ochen' sladkiy.This grape is very sweet.
- В корзине лежит свежий виногра́д.V korzine lezhit svezhiy vinograd.Fresh grapes are lying in the basket.
- Мы купили спелый виногра́д на рынке.My kupili spelyy vinograd na rynke.We bought ripe grapes at the market.
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Andrey are in the kitchen checking the groceries.
- Екатерина EkaterinaАндрей, ты купил виногра́д?Andrey, ty kupil vinograd?Andrey, did you buy grapes?
- Андрей AndreyДа, этот виногра́д очень вкусный.Da, etot vinograd ochen' vkusnyy.Yes, these grapes are very tasty.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОн выглядит очень свежим.On vyglyadit ochen' svezhim.They look very fresh.
- Андрей AndreyДавай его поедим.Davay yego poyedim.Let's eat them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grape” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
