реце́пт
recéptmasculine
The English word prescription is реце́пт (recépt) in Russian. Wiktionary also lists предписа́ние (predpisánije).
Meaning: written order for the administration of a medicine (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| реце́пт | recépt | masculine |
| предписа́ние | predpisánije | neuter |
In a medical context, реце́пт is the most common and direct way to say prescription. If you are referring specifically to the physical prescription form or a prescription pad, you can use рецептурный бланк.
Which one should you use?
Use реце́пт for a medical prescription. In contrast, use предписа́ние when referring to a formal order, directive or administrative instruction.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the word бланк is used to refer to a prescription form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of реце́пт is реце́пты, and the genitive singular form (meaning "of the prescription") is реце́пта.
How do you pronounce it?
recépt
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be aware that реце́пт is a false friend for English speakers. While it means prescription in a medical context, it also means a cooking recipe.
Did you know?
- The word реце́пт is a direct cognate of the English 'receipt', but in Russian, it never means a proof of purchase or a sales slip.
- The term рецептурный бланк is used to specify the physical piece of paper, a distinction that became important because Russian pharmacies historically relied on stamped, physical documents rather than digital records.
- In Russian, the word реце́пт is used to describe a 'formula for success' or a method for achieving a non-medical goal.
Examples in context
- Можно получить рецепт?Can I get a prescription?
- У меня есть рецепт на это лекарствоI have a prescription for this medication
- Врач выписал мне новый реце́пт.Vrach vypisal mne novyy retsépt.The doctor wrote me a new prescription.
- Этот реце́пт действует только один месяц.Etot retsépt deystvuyet tol'ko odin mesyats.This prescription is valid for only one month.
- Вы можете предъявить реце́пт в аптеке?Vy mozhete pred'yavit' retsépt v apteke?Can you present the prescription at the pharmacy?
Example conversation
A pharmacy where a customer is buying medicine.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЗдравствуйте, у меня есть реце́пт на лекарство.Zdravstvuyte, u menya yest' retsépt na lekarstvo.Hello, I have a prescription for the medicine.
- Сергей SergeyПокажите его мне, пожалуйста.Pokazhite yego mne, pozhaluysta.Please show it to me.
- Екатерина EkaterinaВот он, посмотрите.Vot on, posmotrite.Here it is, please look.
- Сергей SergeyХорошо, сейчас я принесу ваше лекарство.Khorosho, seychas ya prinesu vashe lekarstvo.Okay, I will bring your medicine now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prescription” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
