ха́ски
xáskifeminine
The English word husky is translated into Russian as ха́ски (xáski). Wiktionary also lists эскимо́сская ла́йка (eskimósskaja lájka).
Meaning: any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ха́ски | xáski | feminine |
| эскимо́сская ла́йка | eskimósskaja lájka | feminine |
In Russian, you can refer to any of the several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs using either the loanword ха́ски or the more descriptive term эскимо́сская ла́йка.
Which one should you use?
ха́ски is the common term based on a loanword, while эскимо́сская ла́йка is a more descriptive and traditional way to refer to the dog.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
эскимо́сская ла́йка is a feminine noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
xáski
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word ха́ски is indeclinable, meaning its ending never changes regardless of its role in a sentence. This is rare for nouns in Russian, which typically change endings to show case.
- The word 'ла́йка' is derived from the verb 'ла́ять', which means 'to bark'. Consequently, calling a dog a ла́йка literally translates to calling it a 'barker'.
- The term эскимо́сская ла́йка is feminine because ла́йка is a feminine noun. This means any adjectives describing the dog must also take the feminine form, even if the dog is male.
Examples in context
- Сибирский хаски очень любят холодную погоду.Huskies love cold weather.
- Эта ха́ски очень дружелюбная.Eta khaski ochen' druzelyubnaya.This husky is very friendly.
- Мой сосед купил ха́ски.Moy sosed kupil khaski.My neighbor bought a husky.
- Ха́ски любят бегать на улице.Khaski lyubyat begat' na ulitse.Huskies love to run outside.
Example conversation
Olga and Alexander are looking at dog photos on a phone.
- Ольга OlgaПосмотри, какая красивая ха́ски!Posmotri, kakaya krasivaya khaski!Look, what a beautiful husky!
- Александр AleksandrДа, она выглядит очень сильной.Da, ona vyglyadit ochen' sil'noy.Yes, she looks very strong.
- Ольга OlgaТы хочешь такую же собаку?Ty khochesh' takuyu zhe sobaku?Do you want a dog just like that?
- Александр AleksandrВозможно, но это сложная порода.Vozmozhno, no eto slozhnaya poroda.Maybe, but it is a difficult breed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “husky” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
