тыква
tykva
The Russian word for pumpkin is тыква (tykva).
тыква is a noun used to refer to the fruit of the pumpkin plant.
Meaning: fruit of this plant (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of тыква is тыквы.
How do you pronounce it?
tykva
Did you know?
- Russian speakers may use the word тыква to describe something large and round but clumsy in appearance.
- While English speakers associate pumpkins with Halloween, the tradition of carving тыквы is a relatively new import to Russia and not part of traditional Slavic folklore.
- In Russian, the term тыква is used broadly for various types of squash and gourds, whereas English often distinguishes between a 'pumpkin' and a 'squash'.
Examples in context
- Моя тыква была самой лучшей.My pumpkin was the best.This sentence is useful for expressing that your pumpkin was the best.Tatoeba #4116652 by Wezel, translation #2818965 by Hybrid
- Тыква Тома стала победителем!Tom's pumpkin was the winner!This sentence is useful for describing a pumpkin that won a competition.Tatoeba #2818976 by Balamax, translation #2818967 by Hybrid
- Мой секретный ингредиент – это тыква.My secret ingredient is pumpkin.This sentence is useful for identifying pumpkin as a secret ingredient.Tatoeba #9186195 by ZegPhig, translation #9184217 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Я люблю тыквыI love pumpkins
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Александр AleksandrУ нас есть тыква?U nas yest' tykva?Do we have a pumpkin?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, она лежит в холодильнике.Da, ona lezhit v kholodil'nike.Yes, it is in the refrigerator.
- Александр AleksandrОтлично, я приготовлю суп.Otlichno, ya prigotovlyu sup.Great, I will make some soup.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ очень люблю этот суп.Ya ochen' lyublyu etot sup.I really love this soup.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
