смола
smolá[smɐˈɫa]
The English phrase resin translates to Russian as смола (smolá).
The term refers to a similar synthetic compound.
Meaning: similar synthetic compound (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of смола is смолы. The form смоле is the prepositional case of смола, which is used after certain prepositions such as в (in) or о (about). The adjective form of the noun is смолистый, meaning resinous.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced smolá.
Did you know?
- Historically, смола was a vital commodity for sealing wooden ships, making it a word associated with maritime history in Russia.
- The term смола is a component of the word смоляной, which is frequently used to describe the distinct, heavy scent of pine forests in Russian literature.
- While смола refers to resin, the Russian word for 'amber' янтарь comes from a different root entirely, despite amber being fossilised смола.
Examples in context
- Янтарь окаменевшая смола.Amber is fossilised resin.This sentence is useful for illustrating that amber is fossilised смола.Tatoeba #7153479 by odexed, translation #6174149 by sundown
- Эта прозрачная смола очень липкая.Eta prozrachnaya smola ochen' lipkaya.This transparent resin is very sticky.
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Example conversation
Andrey and Anastasia are discussing a DIY craft project.
- Андрей AndreyТы купила застывающую смолу?Ty kupila zastyvayushchuyu smolu?Did you buy the hardening resin?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, она уже в мастерской.Da, ona uzhe v masterskoy.Yes, it is already in the workshop.
- Андрей AndreyЭта смола будет хорошо сохнуть?Eta smola budet khorosho sokhnut'?Will this resin dry well?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНа упаковке написано, что она очень прочная.Na upakovke napisano, chto ona ochen' prochnaya.The packaging says that it is very strong.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry смола, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
