бри́тва
brítvafeminine
The English word "razor" is translated into Russian as бри́тва (brítva).
The term is used to describe a shaving instrument. However, it specifically refers to traditional types of razors, such as a straight razor or a safety razor.
Meaning: shaving instrument (noun)
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction in Russian between types of razors. The word бри́тва is used for traditional straight or safety razors. If you are referring to a modern disposable or cartridge-style razor, it is more common to use the phrase бри́твенный станко́к.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of бри́тва is бри́твы.
How do you pronounce it?
brítva
Did you know?
- While бри́тва is the general term, a 'straight razor' is specifically called опа́сная бри́тва, which literally translates to 'dangerous razor'.
- In Russian slang, the word бри́ть (to shave) is sometimes used metaphorically to mean 'to fleece' or 'to cheat' someone out of money.
- The phrase бри́тва Оккама is the Russian translation for 'Occam's Razor'. It uses the same word бри́тва to describe a philosophical principle of simplicity.
Examples in context
- Я купил новую бритву вчера.I bought a new razor yesterday.
- Мне нужна новая бритва.I need a new razor.
- У меня новый станок для бритья.I have a new razor.
- Мой старый станок сломался.My old razor broke.
- Не забудь взять бритвочку в поездку.Don't forget to take the razor on the trip.
- Подари мне новую Гиллетту.Give me a new Gillette razor as a present.
- Эта бри́тва очень острая.Eta britva ochen' ostra-ya.This razor is very sharp.
- Где моя новая бри́тва?Gde moya novaya britva?Where is my new razor?
- Мне нужна старая бри́тва.Mne nuzhna staraya britva.I need an old razor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “razor” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
