сала́т
salátmasculine
The Russian word for salad is сала́т (salát).
The word refers to the food dish known as a salad.
Meaning: food (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Moscow and other central regions of Russia, the term Салат Оливье is commonly used to refer specifically to the Olivier salad.
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form is сала́та, which is used after numbers or to indicate possession or composition.
How do you pronounce it?
salát
Did you know?
- The word сала́т is a loanword from French, specifically the word 'salade', which entered the Russian language through European influence in the 19th century.
- While an English speaker might think of lettuce, a Russian сала́т often refers to complex, heavy mixtures of boiled vegetables, meat, and mayonnaise.
- The Салат Оливье is so central to Russian culture that it is the indispensable centerpiece of every New Year's Eve dinner.
Examples in context
- Я люблю салаты.I like salads.
- Сегодня готовлю зеленый салат.Today, I'm making a green salad.
- У вас есть винегрет?Do you have vinaigrette?
- Я люблю этот сала́т.I love this salad.
- Этот сала́т очень вкусный.Etot salat ochen' vkusnyy.This salad is very tasty.
- Я хочу заказать свежий сала́т.Ya khochu zakazat' svezhiy salat.I want to order a fresh salad.
- В этом сала́те много овощей.V etom salate mnogo ovoshchey.There are many vegetables in this salad.
Example conversation
At a small cafe during lunch.
- Андрей AndreyКакой сала́т вы рекомендуете?Kakoy salat vy rekomenduyete?Which salad do you recommend?
- Мария MariaНаш овощной сала́т отличный.Nash ovoshchnoy salat otlichnyy.Our vegetable salad is excellent.
- Андрей AndreyХорошо, я возьму этот сала́т.Khorosho, ya voz'mu etot salat.Good, I will take this salad.
- Мария MariaПриятного аппетита, Андрей!Priyatnogo appetita, Andrey!Enjoy your meal, Andrey!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salad” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
