лека́рство
lekárstvoneuter
The Russian word for medicine is лека́рство (lekárstvo). Wiktionary also lists медикаме́нт (medikamént) and лека́рственное сре́дство (lekárstvennoje srédstvo).
Meaning: substance which promotes healing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| лека́рство | lekárstvo | neuter |
| медикаме́нт | medikamént | masculine |
| лека́рственное сре́дство | lekárstvennoje srédstvo | neuter |
The terms are used to describe a substance that promotes healing.
How does it change in a sentence?
лека́рство is a neuter noun. медикаме́нт is a masculine noun. лека́рственное сре́дство is a neuter noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
lekárstvo
Did you know?
- A Russian speaker might refer to a 'remedy' for a specific ailment using the word средство от…, where 'от' (from/against) is used instead of 'for'.
- The word лека́рь is an archaic term for 'physician' or 'healer' that you will see in classical literature but rarely in a modern hospital.
- The term лека́рство is a cognate of the Polish word lekarstwo and the Czech lék, showing a shared Slavic heritage in the language of healing.
Examples in context
- Врач выбрал карьеру в медицине.The doctor chose a career in medicine.
- У тебя есть какие-нибудь лекарства от простуды?Do you have any medicine for the cold?
- Извините, где я могу найти лекарства от головной боли?Excuse me, where can I find medicine for a headache?
- Кардиология – специализация в медицине, занимающаяся проблемами сердца.Cardiology is a specialization in medicine that deals with heart issues.
- Акушерство и гинекология – две важные области медицины, связанные с женским здоровьем.Obstetrics and gynecology are two important fields of medicine related to women's health.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “medicine” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
