ряби́на
rjabínafeminine
The Russian word for rowan is ряби́на (rjabína).
ряби́на refers to a tree or shrub belonging to the genus Sorbus.
Meaning: tree or shrub of the genus Sorbus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ряби́на is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization of the word is rjabína.
Did you know?
- The word ряби́на shares a root with the Russian word ря́бь, which means 'ripple' on the water.
- In traditional Slavic customs, branches of ряби́на were hung over doors to protect the home from lightning and fire.
- The word ряби́на is closely related to the Russian verb рябить, which means 'to become dappled' or 'to look speckled'.
Examples in context
- Эта ряби́на очень красивая.Eta ryabina ochen' krasivaya.This rowan is very beautiful.
- Под окном растёт ряби́на.Pod oknom rastyot ryabina.A rowan tree is growing under the window.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are walking through a park.
- Анастасия AnastasiaПосмотри, какая яркая ряби́на!Posmotri, kakaya yarkaya ryabina!Look at that bright rowan!
- Сергей SergeyДа, Анастасия, она очень красивая.Da, Anastasiya, ona ochen' krasivaya.Yes, Anastasia, it is very beautiful.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСергей, ты любишь такие деревья?Sergey, ty lyubish' takie derev'ya?Sergey, do you like such trees?
- Сергей SergeyДа, мне нравится эта ряби́на.Da, mne nravitsya eta ryabina.Yes, I like this rowan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rowan” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
