виноград
vinograd
The Russian word for grapes is виноград (vinograd).
виноград refers to the small, round fruits that grow in bunches on vines.
How does it change in a sentence?
виноград is a masculine noun that is used in the singular even when referring to a mass of grapes, but it takes the genitive form винограда when indicating possession or quantity (e.g., 'a kilogram of grapes').
How do you pronounce it?
vinograd
Did you know?
- In Russian, if you talk about a single individual grape, you must use the word виноградинка. The word виноград is used for the fruit in general or as a mass, but cannot be used for a single berry.
- The word виноград is a literal combination of two words: вино, meaning 'wine', and град, meaning 'garden' or 'enclosure'.
- In Russian folklore and poetry, виноград is often used as a symbol of abundance and luxury, reflecting the historical rarity of the fruit in northern regions.
Examples in context
- У вас есть виноград.You have grapes.This sentence is useful for stating that someone possesses виноград.Tatoeba #6580662 by Selena777, translation #6580647 by Sokario988
- Я не люблю виноград.I don't like grapes.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for виноград.Tatoeba #7078853 by marafon, translation #6274070 by CK
- У вас есть виноград?You got any grapes?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has виноград.Tatoeba #11840816 by Ooneykcall, translation #9806085 by shekitten
- На обед подали виноград.Grapes were served for lunch.
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Example conversation
Olga and Alexander are at a fruit market.
- Ольга OlgaАлександр, посмотри, какой вкусный виноград!Aleksandr, posmotri, kakoy vkusnyy vinograd!Alexander, look, what delicious grapes!
- Александр AleksandrДа, давай купим этот виноград.Da, davay kupim etot vinograd.Yes, let's buy these grapes.
- Ольга OlgaТебе больше нравится зеленый виноград?Tebe bol'she nravitsya zelenyy vinograd?Do you prefer green grapes?
- Александр AleksandrНет, я предпочитаю красный виноград.Net, ya predpochitayu krasnyy vinograd.No, I prefer red grapes.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries виноград, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
