верёвка
verjóvka[vʲɪˈrʲɵfkə]feminine
The Russian word for rope is верёвка (verjóvka). Wiktionary also lists трос (tros) and кана́т (kanát).
Meaning: thick, strong string (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| верёвка | verjóvka | [vʲɪˈrʲɵfkə] (narrow) | feminine |
| трос | tros | [tros] (narrow) | masculine |
| кана́т | kanát | masculine | |
| бечёвка | bečóvka | [bʲɪˈt͡ɕɵfkə] (narrow) | feminine |
The term for rope in Russian varies depending on the thickness, material and intended use of the cord.
Which one should you use?
верёвка is the most common, general term for a rope or cord. Use трос to refer specifically to a heavy-duty steel cable or a very thick, industrial-strength rope. For a thick, heavy rope often found in maritime or heavy-duty contexts, use кана́т. If you are referring to thin twine or string rather than a thick rope, use бечёвка.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of верёвка is верёвки.
How do you pronounce it?
verjóvka
Did you know?
- The word верёвка shares a prehistoric root with the English word 'wreathe' because both come from an ancient term meaning 'to turn' or 'to bend'.
- The word трос is not a native Slavic word, but a loanword from Dutch, reflecting the historical importance of Dutch maritime technology in Russia.
- In Russian culture, the phrase висеть на верёвке ('to hang on a rope') is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone in a precarious or desperate situation.
Examples in context
- Что это за верёвка?What kind of rope is this?This sentence is useful for asking about the type of rope.Tatoeba #4109279 by odexed, translation #3448895 by CK
- У Тома есть верёвка.Tom has a rope.This sentence is useful for expressing possession of a rope.Tatoeba #11959829 by marafon, translation #11959823 by CK
- Эта верёвка очень слабая.This rope is very weak.This sentence is useful for describing the strength of a rope.Tatoeba #1591589 by corvard, translation #3283019 by Farvoyager
- Можете ли вы дать мне верёвку?Can you give me a rope?
- Мы используем верёвку, чтобы поднять ящик снизу.We use a rope to lift the box from below.
- Пожалуйста, принесите трос.Please bring a rope.
- У меня есть старый трос, который можно использовать.I have an old rope that can be used.
- Завязывай этот пакет с помощью шнура.Tie this bag using a string.
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Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are preparing to tie a heavy box.
- Андрей AndreyГде наша верёвка?Gde nasha veryovka?Where is our rope?
- Мария MariaОна лежит в гараже, Андрей.Ona lezhit v garazhe, Andrey.It is in the garage, Andrey.
- Андрей AndreyЭта верёвка слишком короткая.Eta veryovka slishkom korotkaya.This rope is too short.
- Мария MariaЯ найду другую верёвку.Ya naydu druguyu veryovku.I will find another rope.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rope” translations and entries верёвка, трос, бечёвка, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries верёвка, трос, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
