солёный огуре́ц
soljónyj ogurécmasculine
In Russian, the English word "pickle" is translated as солёный огуре́ц (soljónyj oguréc). Wiktionary also lists ки́слый огуре́ц (kíslyj oguréc) and ква́шеный огуре́ц (kvášenyj oguréc).
Meaning: preserved cucumber (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| солёный огуре́ц | soljónyj oguréc | masculine |
| ки́слый огуре́ц | kíslyj oguréc | masculine |
| ква́шеный огуре́ц | kvášenyj oguréc | masculine |
| корнишо́н | kornišón | masculine |
The term refers to a preserved cucumber. Depending on the preservation method or the size of the cucumber, different words are used, such as корнишо́н for small gherkins.
Which one should you use?
Russian uses specific terms to distinguish the method of preservation. Use солёный огурец specifically for cucumbers preserved in a salt brine. Use корнишо́н when referring specifically to small, pickled gherkins.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of солёный огуре́ц is солёные огурцы.
How do you pronounce it?
soljónyj oguréc
Did you know?
- The word огуре́ц is used in the Russian idiom как огуре́ц (like a cucumber) to describe someone who looks refreshed and healthy after a long sleep.
- In Russia, солёные огурцы are often served as a traditional accompaniment to vodka, as the salt and acidity help cleanse the palate between drinks.
- While корнишо́н is the word for gherkin, it is a direct loanword from the French word 'cornichon'.
Examples in context
- Мне нравятся солёные огурцы в бутерброде.I like pickles in sandwiches.
- Не забудь купить маринованные огурцы для салата.Don't forget to buy pickles for the salad.
- Давай приготовим закуску с консервированными огурцами на вечеринку.Let's prepare an appetizer with canned pickles for the party.
Example conversation
Sergey and Ekaterina are preparing a snack together.
- Сергей SergeyКатя, где лежит солёный огуре́ц?Katya, gde lezhit solyonyy ogurets?Katya, where is the pickle?
- Екатерина EkaterinaОн в холодильнике на второй полке.On v kholodilnike na vtoroy polke.It is in the refrigerator on the second shelf.
- Сергей SergeyСпасибо, я его нашёл!Spasibo, ya yego nashyol!Thanks, I found it!
- Екатерина EkaterinaПриятного аппетита, Сергей!Priyatnogo appetita, Sergey!Enjoy your meal, Sergey!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pickle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
