гру́ша
grúšafeminine
The Russian word for "pear" is гру́ша (grúša).
гру́ша is a noun used to refer to the pear fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
гру́ша is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is grúša.
Did you know?
- In Russian boxing culture, a heavy punching bag is called a гру́ша because of its shape. This is a common term used by athletes and trainers in gyms across Russia.
- The word гру́ша is used in Russian laboratories to describe a specific type of pear-shaped glass flask. It distinguishes this glassware from the standard conical or round flasks.
- When describing body types, гру́ша refers to a silhouette that is narrow at the top and wide at the hips. It is used similarly to the English term 'pear-shaped' but can sound more blunt in Russian.
Examples in context
- Я люблю груши.I love pears.
- Я люблю есть груши каждый день.I love to eat pears every day.
- У тебя есть груши?Do you have any pears?
- Персик – это не то же самое, что груша.A peach is not the same as a pear.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pear” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
