ка́лий
kálijmasculine
Potassium in Russian is ка́лий (kálij).
ка́лий is the name of the chemical element potassium.
Meaning: the chemical element (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ка́лий is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- While English uses the word 'potassium' based on the plant 'potash', Russian uses ка́лий, which is shared by German, French and Spanish because it derives from the Arabic word al-qaly meaning 'plant ash'.
- In Soviet-era chemistry education, ка́лий was often taught as a prime example of the 's-block' elements, and the word is frequently paired with натрий (sodium) as a conceptual duo in Russian scientific discourse.
- In Russian chemistry textbooks, the symbol 'K' for ка́лий is often introduced alongside a note that the letter 'K' does not stand for the Russian word, but for the Latin 'Kalium'.
Examples in context
- Калий – это важный макроэлемент для здоровья человека.Potassium is an important macronutrient for human health.
- Какие продукты богаты калием?What foods are rich in potassium?
- Бананы, киви и другие фрукты содержат много калия.Bananas, kiwis, and other fruits contain a lot of potassium.
- Что делать, если у вас нехватка К?What should you do if you have a potassium deficiency?
- Ка́лий это важный минерал для организма.Kaliy eto vazhnyy mineral dlya organizma.Potassium is an important mineral for the body.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “potassium” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
