лине́йка
linéjkafeminine
The Russian word for ruler is лине́йка (linéjka).
лине́йка refers to a measuring or drawing device.
Meaning: measuring or drawing device (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is linéjka.
Did you know?
- In a school setting, if a teacher says лине́йка, they might not be asking for a tool, but are instead announcing a 'line-up' or an assembly of students.
- While English speakers use 'ruler' for both a measuring stick and a monarch, in Russian, лине́йка is strictly a tool and would never be confused with a king or leader.
- The suffix -ка in лине́йка is often used to create diminutive or 'smaller' versions of words, making the tool sound more modest or handheld.
Examples in context
- Вам нужна линейка, чтобы измерить эту линию.You need a ruler to measure this line.
- Где я могу найти линейку для измерения?Where can I find a ruler to measure?
- Эта лине́йка слишком короткая.Eta lineyka slishkom korotkaya.This ruler is too short.
Example conversation
Two students are preparing for a geometry class.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСергей, у тебя есть лине́йка?Sergey, u tebya yest lineyka?Sergey, do you have a ruler?
- Сергей SergeyДа, она лежит в моем рюкзаке.Da, ona lezhit v moyem ryukzake.Yes, it is in my backpack.
- Екатерина EkaterinaМожно мне её одолжить?Mozhno mne yeyo odolzhyt?May I borrow it?
- Сергей SergeyКонечно, держи!Konechno, derzhi!Of course, here you go!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruler” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
