горячий шоколад
goryachiy shokolad
The Russian phrase for hot chocolate is горячий шоколад (goryachiy shokolad).
горячий шоколад refers to a warm beverage made from cocoa powder or melted chocolate and milk.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adjective горячий, which means hot (referring to temperature) and the noun шоколад, meaning chocolate.
Which one should you use?
While горячий шоколад is the standard term, you may encounter the diminutive form горячий шоколадик, which means 'hot little chocolate' and is used to express endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase in the genitive case, such as after the word for 'cup' (чашка), the form changes to горячего шоколада.
How do you pronounce it?
goryachiy shokolad
Did you know?
- In a Russian cafe, if you ask for горячий шоколад, you are more likely to receive a thick, dessert-like drink than the thinner, milkier version found in the US.
- The word шоколад was actually borrowed into Russian from the German word 'Schokolade' rather than directly from Italian or Spanish.
- The adjective горячий is used for temperature, but it cannot be used to describe 'spicy' food, which requires the word острый.
Examples in context
- Я люблю горячий шоколад.I love hot chocolate.This sentence is useful for expressing your fondness for горячий шоколад.Tatoeba #10176102 by odexed, translation #13216002 by frpzzd
- Мне нужен горячий шоколад.I need a hot chocolate.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for горячий шоколад.Tatoeba #4870284 by odexed, translation #436819 by lukaszpp
- Вы любите горячий шоколад?Do you like hot chocolate?This sentence is useful for asking if someone enjoys горячий шоколад.Tatoeba #11791366 by marafon, translation #10050862 by ddnktr
- Давай выпьем горячий шоколад.Let's have some hot chocolate.
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Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are sitting in a cozy cafe.
- Андрей AndreyМария, ты хочешь горячий шоколад?Mariya, ty khochesh' goryachiy shokolad?Maria, do you want hot chocolate?
- Мария MariaДа, это отличная идея.Da, eto otlichnaya ideya.Yes, that is a great idea.
- Андрей AndreyЯ тоже возьму горячий шоколад.Ya tozhe voz'mu goryachiy shokolad.I will also have hot chocolate.
- Мария MariaДавай закажем его сейчас.Davay zakazhem yego seychas.Let's order it now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries горячий, шоколад, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
