макароны
makarony
The Russian word for pasta is макароны (makarony).
The term refers to a dish or a serving of pasta.
Meaning: dish or serving (noun)
Which one should you use?
While макароны is the common word for pasta, in a formal culinary context or on a menu, one might see the loanword паста used to refer specifically to Italian-style pasta.
How do you pronounce it?
makarony
Did you know?
- Russian cuisine has a traditional dish called макароны по-флотски, which means 'pasta sailor-style' and consists of pasta mixed with fried ground meat.
- When discussing different shapes, Russians often use the word 'рожки' meaning 'horns' to describe macaroni elbow shapes, rather than using a technical term for the shape.
- Unlike in English, where 'pasta' is often seen as a sophisticated or healthy option, 'макароны' in Russian is frequently perceived as a humble, everyday food for students or budget-conscious households.
Examples in context
- Я ем макароны вилкой.I eat pasta with a fork.This sentence demonstrates how to use макароны when describing an action.Tatoeba #12629054 by marafon, translation #9123727 by Missy_Hissy
- Том не любит макароны.Tom doesn't like pasta.This sentence shows how to express a preference using макароны.Tatoeba #9234600 by Balamax, translation #9233011 by CK
- Откиньте макароны на дуршлаг.Drain the pasta into the colander.This sentence provides a practical instruction involving макароны.Tatoeba #4979789 by Karok, translation #2503327 by Hybrid
- Я люблю спагеттиI love spaghetti
- У меня есть макароны для супаI have macaroni for soup
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Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАндрей, ты хочешь макароны на ужин?Andrey, ty khochesh' makarony na uzhin?Andrey, do you want pasta for dinner?
- Андрей AndreyДа, я очень люблю макароны.Da, ya ochen' lyublyu makarony.Yes, I love pasta very much.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТогда я сейчас их приготовлю.Togda ya seychas ikh prigotovlyu.Then I will cook them now.
- Андрей AndreyОтлично, спасибо, Анастасия.Otlichno, spasibo, Anastasiya.Great, thanks, Anastasia.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
