гриб
grib[ɡrʲip]masculine
The English word mushroom is translated into Russian as гриб (grib).
The word гриб is used in both botanical and culinary contexts, referring to both the biological organism and the edible fungus used in cooking.
Meaning: fruiting body of a fungus (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
гриб is a masculine noun. Its plural form is грибы. When you need to indicate possession or use it after certain prepositions like у, the genitive singular form гриба is used.
How do you pronounce it?
grib
Did you know?
- In Russian, you might encounter the term грибной дождь, which literally means 'mushroom rain', used to describe a sunshower.
- In Russia, тихая охота or 'silent hunting' is the popular term for foraging for грибы in the forest.
- Russian has a specific word for a 'mushroom picker', which is грибник, a term that carries a sense of pride and specialized expertise.
Examples in context
- Что это за гриб?What kind of mushroom is that?The first sentence is useful for asking about the specific type of гриб.Tatoeba #6461124 by odexed, translation #14058817 by rul
- Это что за гриб?What is this mushroom?The second sentence is useful for identifying a specific гриб.Tatoeba #13461585 by EugeneGS, translation #6037290 by Adelpa
- Она наступила на гриб.She stepped on a mushroom.The third sentence is useful for describing an action involving a гриб.Tatoeba #2880585 by odexed, translation #2880581 by Amastan
- Я люблю грибы.I like mushrooms.
- Купи шампиньоны для салата!Buy some mushrooms for the salad!
- Вчера я приготовил шампиньоны в сливочном соусе.Yesterday, I cooked mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
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Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are walking in the forest.
- Андрей AndreyСмотри, какой необычный гриб!Smotri, kakoy neobychnyy grib!Look, what an unusual mushroom!
- Мария MariaДа, он очень красивый.Da, on ochen' krasivyy.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- Андрей AndreyТы знаешь, можно ли его есть?Ty znayesh', mozhno li yego yest'?Do you know if it can be eaten?
- Мария MariaЛучше не трогай этот гриб.Luchshe ne trogay etot grib.It is better not to touch this mushroom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mushroom” translations and entries гриб, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
