дыня
dynya
The Russian word for melon is дыня (dynya).
дыня refers to the melon fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of дыня is дыни.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dynya.
Did you know?
- The word дыня is etymologically tied to the Greek word for 'quince' rather than the word for 'melon', meaning its name is actually a linguistic fossil of an ancient misidentification of the fruit.
- Russian distinguishes between the 'melon' (дыня) and the 'watermelon' (арбуз) more strictly than English, which often treats both as types of 'melons'.
- In Russian culture, a дыня is often viewed as a symbol of summer luxury and sweetness due to its seasonal availability.
Examples in context
- На столе лежит дыня.There is a melon on the table.This sentence shows the location of a дыня on a table.Tatoeba #6050691 by sicerabibax, translation #379048 by MUIRIEL
- Эта дыня сладко пахнет и на вкус весьма хороша.The melon smells sweet and tastes very nice.This sentence describes the scent and taste of a дыня.Tatoeba #5091660 by Karok, translation #49848 by orcrist
- Дыня в холодильнике.The melon is in the fridge.This sentence indicates that a дыня is inside a fridge.Tatoeba #13030717 by marafon, translation #8373977 by Amastan
- Сходи в магазин и купи арбузиков.Go to the store and buy melons.
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Example conversation
A couple is shopping at a local market.
- Александр AleksandrЭта дыня очень спелая?Eta dynya ochen' spelaya?Is this melon very ripe?
- Екатерина EkaterinaДа, она очень сладкая.Da, ona ochen' sladkaya.Yes, it is very sweet.
- Александр AleksandrДавай купим её для десерта.Davay kupim ye-yo dlya deserta.Let's buy it for dessert.
- Екатерина EkaterinaХорошая идея, Александр.Khoroshaya ideya, Aleksandr.Good idea, Alexander.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries дыня, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
