лакри́ца
lakrícafeminine
The English word "licorice" is translated into Russian as лакри́ца (lakríca).
Meaning: confection (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
лакри́ца is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is lakríca.
Did you know?
- In Russian fashion and interior design, the adjective лакри́чный is used to describe a specific shade of deep, glossy black.
- In Russia, you are more likely to find 'licorice' as a medicinal component in syrups for coughs rather than as a standalone candy. The term often evokes a sense of pharmacy-style herbal remedy.
- While лакри́ца is the name for the confection, the plant itself is often called солодка, which translates to 'sweet little one'.
Examples in context
- Эта лакри́ца очень сладкая.Eta lakritsa ochen' sladkaya.This licorice is very sweet.
- В магазине была только лакри́ца.V magazine byla tol'ko lakritsa.There was only licorice in the shop.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “licorice” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
