горшо́к
goršókmasculine
The Russian word for "potty" is горшо́к (goršók). If unsure, use горшо́к. Wiktionary also lists ночно́й горшо́к (nočnój goršók).
Meaning: children's chamberpot (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| горшо́к | goršók | masculine |
| ночно́й горшо́к | nočnój goršók | masculine |
The term refers to a children's chamberpot.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both горшо́к and ночно́й горшо́к are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
goršók
Did you know?
- While горшо́к means potty, the word горлышко (little neck) is used to describe the neck of a bottle, sharing the same linguistic root.
- In Russian, the word горшо́к is also used to describe a small clay pot used for cooking or serving food, such as a miniature casserole dish.
- The word горшо́к can also be used as a nickname for certain small, rounded objects in various Russian technical or folk contexts.
Examples in context
- У нас есть специальный горшок для ребенкаWe have a special potty for the child.
- Где наш детский горшо́к?Gde nash detskiy gorshok?Where is our children's potty?
- Этот горшо́к слишком маленький.Etot gorshok slishkom malen'kiy.This potty is too small.
- Купи новый горшо́к для малыша.Kupi novyy gorshok dlya malysha.Buy a new potty for the baby.
Example conversation
Sergey and Maria are discussing their toddler's needs.
- Сергей SergeyМария, где наш горшо́к?Mariya, gde nash gorshok?Maria, where is our potty?
- Мария MariaОн стоит в ванной комнате.On stoit v vannoy komnate.It is in the bathroom.
- Сергей SergeyЯ сейчас его принесу.Ya seychas ego prinesu.I will bring it now.
- Мария MariaХорошо, Сергей, спасибо.Khorosho, Sergey, spasibo.Okay, Sergey, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “potty” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
