икота
ikota
The English phrase 'hiccups' is translated into Russian as икота (ikota).
икота is the noun used to name the condition of having hiccup spasms. If you wish to describe the action of hiccuping, you would use the related verb икать.
Meaning: the condition of having hiccup spasms (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
икота is a feminine noun. It is used in the singular to describe the condition of having hiccups.
How do you pronounce it?
ikota
Did you know?
- There is a traditional Russian custom of 'guessing' who is talking about the person with икота by naming people until the spasms stop.
- The verb икать is used not only for hiccups but can also describe the rhythmic, repetitive sound of a malfunctioning engine.
- While English speakers 'have the hiccups', Russians describe икота as something that 'caught' them or 'attacks' them.
Examples in context
- Моя икота никак не остановится.My hiccups won't stop at all.This sentence is useful for saying that your икота will not stop.Tatoeba #7552877 by fjay69, translation #2658379 by WestofEden
- У меня икота.I have hiccups.This sentence is useful for stating that you have икота.Tatoeba #7551957 by fjay69, translation #796086 by U2FS
- У меня постоянно икота.I have constant hiccups.
- Я опять начал икать!I started hiccuping again!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Dmitry are in the kitchen.
- Екатерина EkaterinaДмитрий, у меня снова икота!Dmitriy, u menya snova ikota!Dmitry, I have the hiccups again!
- Дмитрий DmitryПопробуй выпить стакан воды.Poprobuy vypit' stakan vody.Try drinking a glass of water.
- Екатерина EkaterinaПомогло, икота прошла.Pomoglo, ikota proshla.It worked, the hiccups are gone.
- Дмитрий DmitryОтлично, теперь можем идти.Otlichno, teper' mozhem idti.Great, now we can go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
