зажига́лка
zažigálkafeminine
The English phrase "lighter" is translated into Russian as зажига́лка (zažigálka).
зажига́лка refers to a device used for making fire.
Meaning: fire-making device (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb зажигать (zažigat'), which means "to light" or "to ignite".
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun зажига́лка has the plural form зажигалки. If you are asking for or buying a lighter, you should use the accusative form зажигалку.
How do you pronounce it?
zažigálka
Did you know?
- In Russian, the verb зажига́ть (to light) is used as a slang term meaning 'to party' or 'to have a wild time'.
- While зажига́лка is the standard word, many Russians colloquially use the word прикури́ть (to light up) to refer to the act of using a lighter, often asking 'Можно прикурить?' instead of asking for the device itself.
- The verb stem жиг is also used in the word разжига́ть, which can mean to start a fire, but can also be used metaphorically to 'kindle' or 'inflame' emotions or passions.
Examples in context
- Парень, дай зажигалку, пожалуйстаDude, give me the lighter, please
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lighter” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
