ено́т
jenótmasculine
The English word raccoon is translated into Russian as ено́т (jenót). Wiktionary also lists ено́т-полоску́н (jenót-poloskún).
Meaning: nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ено́т | jenót | masculine |
| ено́т-полоску́н | jenót-poloskún | masculine |
The term is used to refer to the nocturnal omnivorous mammal native to North America, Procyon lotor.
What does it mean word for word?
In the extended name ено́т-полоску́н, the second part полоску́н comes from a verb meaning to wash or scrub, which refers to the animal's habit of washing its food.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ено́т is ено́ты. Both provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
jenót
Did you know?
- If you were to describe a person who is constantly cleaning or rinsing things in a picky manner, you could jokingly call them a полоску́н, playing on the raccoon's characteristic name.
- The word полоску́н is derived from the same root as the word for a 'rinsing' cycle in a washing machine, making the raccoon's name literally sound like a piece of laundry equipment.
- In some Russian children's stories, the ено́т is portrayed as a fastidious, almost obsessive cleaner, exaggerating the 'washing' part of ено́т-полоску́н.
Examples in context
- На этой презентации мы будем говорить о популяции енотов в лесах Сибири.In this presentation, we will talk about the raccoon population in the forests of Siberia.
- У него такая милая и пушистая мордашка, похожая на марсианского полоскуна!It has such a cute and fluffy face, similar to a Martian raccoon!
- Вы знали, что еноты могут мыть еду, как люди?Did you know that raccoons can wash their food just like humans do?
Example conversation
Anastasia and Alexander are looking at a animal in the garden.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАлександр, посмотри! Там ено́т!Aleksandr, posmotri! Tam enot!Alexander, look! There is a raccoon!
- Александр AleksandrОго, какой он пушистый.Ogo, kakoy on pushistiy.Wow, how fluffy it is.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОн ищет что-нибудь поесть.On ishchet chto-nibud poest.He is looking for something to eat.
- Александр AleksandrНам нужно убрать миски с едой.Nam nuzhno ubrat miski s yedoy.We need to put away the food bowls.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raccoon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
