моро́женое
moróženojeneuter
The English phrase "ice cream" is translated into Russian as моро́женое (moróženoje).
In informal contexts, you may hear the diminutive and affectionate form Мороженка.
Meaning: dessert (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word моро́женое literally means "frozen thing". It is a neuter participle derived from the verb морозить, which means "to freeze" or "to make cold".
How does it change in a sentence?
As a neuter noun, моро́женое changes to моро́женого when used in the genitive case. This is common when expressing quantities, such as when saying "a scoop of ice cream".
How do you pronounce it?
moróženoje
Did you know?
- In Russia, ice cream is traditionally eaten year-round, even in the depths of winter. It is not uncommon to see people eating моро́женое while walking through snow.
- A common Russian treat is моро́женое с варе́нкой, which combines ice cream with a thick, caramelized condensed milk called варе́нка. This salty-sweet combination is a local favorite.
- In Soviet-era nostalgia, people often specifically ask for советское моро́женое to find versions that match the classic, high-quality recipes of the past.
Examples in context
- Можно ли, пожалуйста, заказать одно мороженое?Can I please order an ice cream?
- Это вкусное моро́женое.Eto vkusnoye morozhenoye.This is delicious ice cream.
- Я хочу купить моро́женое.Ya khochu kupit' morozhenoye.I want to buy ice cream.
- Детское моро́женое в стаканчике.Detskoye morozhenoye v stakanchike.Children's ice cream in a cup.
Example conversation
Мария и Сергей выбирают десерт в магазине.
- Мария MariaСергей, ты хочешь моро́женое?Sergey, ty khochesh' morozhenoye?Sergey, do you want ice cream?
- Сергей SergeyДа, я очень люблю моро́женое.Da, ya ochen' lyublyu morozhenoye.Yes, I love ice cream very much.
- Мария MariaКакое моро́женое возьмём?Kakoye morozhenoye voz'mtyom?Which ice cream shall we take?
- Сергей SergeyДавай возьмём шоколадное.Davay voz'myom shokoladnoye.Let's take the chocolate one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice cream” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
