изжо́га
izžógafeminine
Heartburn in Russian is изжо́га (izžóga). Wiktionary also lists пиро́зис (pirózis).
Meaning: pain caused by stomach acid (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| изжо́га | izžóga | feminine |
| пиро́зис | pirózis | masculine |
The terms refer to the pain caused by stomach acid.
Which one should you use?
пиро́зис is the medical term for heartburn used by doctors and in clinical settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used in phrases such as 'cause of heartburn' (причина изжоги), the word изжо́га takes the genitive ending –и.
How do you pronounce it?
izžóga
Did you know?
- In Russian folk medicine and old beliefs, изжо́га was sometimes interpreted as a sign of pregnancy, long before medical tests were available.
- A Russian speaker might describe the feeling of heartburn using the verb печь, which means 'to bake' or 'to burn', as in 'stomach is baking' (желудок печёт).
- Unlike in English, where 'heartburn' sounds like a cardiovascular issue, the Russian term изжо́га focuses entirely on the sensation of heat rather than the location of the heart.
Examples in context
- У меня сильная изжо́га.U menya sil'naya izzhoga.I have bad heartburn.
- Изжо́га мешает мне спать.Izzhoga meshayet mne spat'.Heartburn prevents me from sleeping.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heartburn” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
