ключ
ključ[klʲʉt͡ɕ]masculine
The English word "key" is ключ (ključ) in Russian.
The noun ключ primarily refers to a device designed to open and close a lock. It also carries the meaning of a natural spring or water source. If you are looking for the verb meaning to enter or input information in a computing context, you should use вводи́ть. Additionally, when using the word in an adjectival sense to mean "important," you may use ключево́й, основно́й or гла́вный.
Meaning: device designed to open and close a lock (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun ключ changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. For example, the dative singular form is ключу (to the key) and the genitive plural form is ключей (of the keys).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ključ.
Did you know?
- When Russians talk about a 'key' in a musical sense, such as the 'key of C major', they use the word тональность instead of ключ.
- In Russian, the word ключ is used to describe a natural spring because the water 'unlocks' the earth to emerge on the surface.
- The Russian word ключ is an ancient relative of the English verb 'close'.
Examples in context
- Я дал ему ключ.I gave him the key.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of ключ in the singular.Tatoeba #5774921 by nina99nv, translation #10808613 by ddnktr
- Ключ ещё у вас?Do you still have a key?This sentence is useful for asking about the current possession of ключ.Tatoeba #5861314 by marafon, translation #3343229 by CK
- Я дал вам ключ?Did I give you the key?This sentence is useful for confirming an action involving ключ.Tatoeba #7924482 by marafon, translation #10573327 by sundown
- Мне нужен ключ от моей комнаты.I need the key to my room.
- Пожалуйста, передайте мне этот ключ.Please, hand me this key.
- Что-то я потерял свой ключик.I seem to have lost my key.
- Дай мне твой ключик, пожалуйста.Please, give me your key.
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Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are at the front door of their apartment.
- Александр AleksandrОльга, где мой ключ от двери?Olga, gde moy klyuch ot dveri?Olga, where is my door key?
- Ольга OlgaОн лежит на столе в прихожей.On lezhit na stole v prihozhey.It is lying on the table in the hallway.
- Александр AleksandrЯ не вижу его там.Ya ne vizhu ego tam.I don't see it there.
- Ольга OlgaПосмотри за сумкой, вот твой ключ.Posmotri za sumkoy, vot tvoy klyuch.Look behind the bag, here is your key.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “key” translations and entries ключ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ключ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
