ро́бот
róbotmasculine
The Russian word for robot is ро́бот (róbot).
ро́бот refers to an intelligent mechanical being.
Meaning: intelligent mechanical being (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ро́бот is the standard term, the informal term Бот is borrowed from English and is used to refer to automated systems including robots. Additionally, the playful term Роботёнок is used to describe a small robot or a cute robotic toy.
How does it change in a sentence?
ро́бот is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
róbot
Did you know?
- The root of the word ро́бот is linked to the Slavic word for 'forced labor' or 'serfdom'.
- Although ро́бот is used in Russian today, the word was actually invented by a Czech writer, Karel Čapek, for his 1920 play 'R.U.R.'.
- In Russian, the diminutive term Роботёнок follows the same grammar rules as a word for a 'little animal' or a 'little child', which adds a layer of personification.
Examples in context
- Этот робот способен выполнять сложные задачиThis robot is capable of performing complex tasks
- Этот робот выглядит забавно!This robot looks funny!
- Мой племянник обожает своего роботёнкаMy nephew adores his robotic toy
- Этот бот помогает людям с бытовыми задачамиThis bot helps people with everyday tasks
Example conversation
Sergey and Ekaterina are looking at a gadget store window.
- Сергей SergeyСмотри, какой крутой ро́бот!Smotri, kakoy krutoy robot!Look, what a cool robot!
- Екатерина EkaterinaОн действительно умеет ходить?On deystvitel'no umeet khodit'?Can it really walk?
- Сергей SergeyДа, этот ро́бот даже танцует.Da, etot robot dazhe tantsuet.Yes, this robot even dances.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ хочу купить такого домой.Ya khochu kupit' takogo domoy.I want to buy one like that for home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “robot” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
