бассе́йн
basséjnmasculine
The English word pool can be translated into Russian as either бассе́йн (basséjn) or пруд.
Meaning: body of water (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| бассе́йн | basséjn | masculine | |
| пруд | prud | [prut] (narrow) | masculine |
Which one should you use?
Use бассе́йн specifically for a man-made swimming pool or a pool in a sports complex.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word пруд is a masculine noun. Its genitive singular form is пруда, and its plural form is пруды.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of бассе́йн is basséjn.
Did you know?
- In Russian, a 'pool table' for the game of billiards is called бильярдный стол, whereas the word бассе́йн is strictly forbidden for use in this context.
- While пруд means 'pond' in Russian, its Polish relative prąd has shifted meaning entirely to refer to an electric 'current'.
- The word бассе́йн is a direct loanword from the French word 'bassin', which originally referred to a basin or a bowl.
Examples in context
- Пойдем в плавательный бассейн сегодня вечером!Let's go to the pool tonight!
- Ребята, давайте завтра сходим в бассейн!Guys, let's go to the pool tomorrow!
- В нашем дворе есть открытый плавательный бассейн.There is an open-air pool in our yard.
Example conversation
Maria and Dmitry are planning their weekend activities.
- Мария MariaДмитрий, пойдём в бассе́йн в субботу?Dmitriy, poydyom v bassein v subbotu?Dmitry, shall we go to the pool on Saturday?
- Дмитрий DmitryОтличная идея, я люблю плавать.Otlichnaya ideya, ya lyublyu plavat'.Great idea, I love swimming.
- Мария MariaВо сколько мы встретимся там?Vo skol'ko my vstretimsya tam?What time shall we meet there?
- Дмитрий DmitryДавай встретимся в десять утра.Davay vstretimsya v desyat' utra.Let's meet at ten in the morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pool” translations and entries пруд, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries пруд, CC BY-SA 4.0.
