изю́м
izjúmcollective, masculine
The Russian word for raisin is изю́м (izjúm). Wiktionary also lists изю́мина (izjúmina).
Meaning: dried grape (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| изю́м | izjúm | collective, masculine |
| изю́мина | izjúmina | feminine |
The word refers to dried grapes. While it is primarily used to refer to raisins as a mass or collective noun, a related diminutive form, изю́минка, is used figuratively to describe a unique, attractive or interesting feature of something, such as a person's character or a dish.
Which one should you use?
изю́м is a collective noun used to refer to raisins in general or as a mass noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
изю́м is a masculine collective noun. изю́мина is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
izjúm
Did you know?
- In Russian culinary traditions, изю́м is a key ingredient in 'Kutya', a traditional Christmas porridge where the raisins symbolize joy and the sweetness of life.
- Russian has different words for 'dried' depending on the fruit, and while изю́м is its own noun, other dried fruits use the adjective сушёный, meaning 'dried'.
- The term изю́минка is frequently used in Russian job interviews or portfolios to describe a unique professional skill that gives a candidate an edge.
Example sentences for Russian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raisin” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
