складчина
skladchina
The English phrase potluck is translated into Russian as складчина (skladchina).
складчина is used to describe a meal consisting of whatever food is available.
Meaning: meal consisting of whatever food is available (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is skladchina.
Did you know?
- In a modern digital setting, you might see складчина used in online communities to describe a group of people collectively purchasing a single shared digital license or software.
- Historically, a складчина was not just for parties but was a survival strategy used by peasant communities to pool resources for large-scale agricultural tasks.
- While складчина implies a shared contribution, Russians also use the term вскладчину as an adverb to describe the act of splitting a bill or cost equally.
Examples in context
- Давай устроим сборный стол и каждый принесет что-то вкусненькое!Let's organize a potluck, and everyone can bring something delicious!
