карти́на
kartínafeminine
The English word painting is translated into Russian as карти́на (kartína).
The term карти́на refers to an illustration or artwork using paint. Related terms for art activities include Рисовать (to paint), Акварель (watercolor), Кисть (brush) and Палитра (palette).
Meaning: an illustration or artwork using paint (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of карти́на is карти́ны. When the word acts as the direct object of a sentence, it changes to the accusative form карти́ну.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kartína.
Did you know?
- In Russian, if you want to say you are 'painting' a portrait, you might use the verb писа́ть (to write) instead of 'to draw'.
- The term карти́на can be part of the idiom карти́на мира, which means one's 'worldview' or 'concept of the world'.
- A Russian speaker might use карти́на to refer to a specific 'act' or 'scene' in an opera or a large-scale theatrical production.
Examples in context
- Я увлекаюсь искусством, особенно русскими картинами.I am passionate about art, especially Russian paintings.
- Музей посвящён различным формам искусства, включая живопись.The museum is dedicated to various forms of art, including painting.
- У меня есть картиночка с изображением моря.I have a little painting with a depiction of the sea.
- Эта карти́на очень красивая.Eta kartina ochen' krasivaya.This painting is very beautiful.
- Где висит эта карти́на?Gde visit eta kartina?Where is this painting hanging?
Example conversation
In an art gallery, Maria and Dmitry are looking at an exhibition.
- Мария MariaСмотри, какая интересная карти́на!Smotri, kakaya interesnaya kartina!Look, what an interesting painting!
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, она действительно впечатляет.Da, ona deystvitel'no vpechatlyayet.Yes, it is truly impressive.
- Мария MariaДмитрий, ты хочешь купить её?Dmitriy, ty khochesh' kupit' yeyo?Dmitry, do you want to buy it?
- Дмитрий DmitryНет, она слишком дорогая.Net, ona slishkom dorogaya.No, it is too expensive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “painting” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
