ква́шений огіро́к
kvášenyj ohirókmasculine
In Ukrainian, the English phrase 'pickle' is translated as ква́шений огіро́к (kvášenyj ohirók). Wiktionary also lists соло́ний огіро́к (solónyj ohirók) and марино́ваний огіро́к (marynóvanyj ohirók).
Meaning: preserved cucumber (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ква́шений огіро́к | kvášenyj ohirók | masculine |
| соло́ний огіро́к | solónyj ohirók | masculine |
| марино́ваний огіро́к | marynóvanyj ohirók | masculine |
The term refers to a preserved cucumber. The verb ква́сити is used to describe the process of preserving food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the preservation method. Use ква́шений огіро́к specifically for pickles made through natural fermentation with salt and water, rather than vinegar. Use марино́ваний огіро́к for pickles made with a vinegar-based solution, which is the style common in Western cuisine. The term соло́ний огіро́к can also be used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms of the noun are masculine. The word ква́шений огіро́к is the default form.
How do you pronounce it?
kvášenyj ohirók
Did you know?
- The word огіро́к is a diminutive form of огі́рок, implying a 'little cucumber', which is the standard way to refer to them even when they are large.
- Ukrainian cuisine uses ква́шений огіро́к as a primary ingredient in росо́ль, a salty brine drink consumed during feasts.
- The process of making ква́шений огіро́к traditionally involves adding aromatic herbs like dill, horseradish and cherry leaves to the brine.
Examples in context
- Я купив пляшку квасу і огірки на базарі.I bought a bottle of kvass and pickles at the market.
- Цей ква́шений огіро́к дуже хрумкий.Tsei kvashenyi ohirok duzhe khrumkyi.This pickle is very crunchy.
- Я люблю їсти ква́шений огіро́к на закуску.Ya lyublyu yisty kvashenyi ohirok na zakusku.I love eating a pickle as a snack.
- Чи є у вас ква́шений огіро́к у холодильнику?Chy ye u vas kvashenyi ohirok u kholodylnyku?Do you have a pickle in the fridge?
Example conversation
Serhii and Iryna are having lunch at home.
- Сергій SerhiiІрино, де мій ква́шений огіро́к?Iryno, de miy kvashenyi ohirok?Iryna, where is my pickle?
- Ірина IrynaВін лежить на столі, Сергію.Vin lezhyt na stoli, Serhiyu.It is lying on the table, Serhii.
- Сергій SerhiiДякую, він виглядає дуже смачно.Dyakuyu, vin vyhlyadaye duzhe smachno.Thank you, it looks very tasty.
- Ірина IrynaСмачного тобі!Smachnoho tobi!Enjoy your meal!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pickle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
