соль
solʹ[solʲ]feminine
The English word "salt" is translated into Russian as соль (solʹ). Wiktionary also lists пова́ренная соль (povárennaja solʹ).
Meaning: sodium chloride (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| соль | solʹ | [solʲ] (narrow) | feminine |
| пова́ренная соль | povárennaja solʹ | feminine |
соль is the general noun for salt. In a culinary context, specifically referring to the sodium chloride used for seasoning food, you may use the more precise term пова́ренная соль.
Which one should you use?
соль is the general term for salt, whereas пова́ренная соль specifically refers to table salt used in cooking.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing a lack of salt or a specific quantity of it, use the genitive singular form соли, such as in the phrases нет соли (no salt) or много соли (much salt).
How do you pronounce it?
solʹ
Did you know?
- In Russian musical terminology, the word соль refers to the note 'G', which is a loanword from the Latin 'sol', meaning 'sun'.
- In certain Russian contexts, the word соль might be used to describe the 'point' or 'gist' of a joke or a story.
- Russian speakers use the phrase соль всей земли (the salt of the earth) to describe a person of great value and integrity.
Examples in context
- Где у нас соль?Where do we keep the salt?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of соль.Tatoeba #6959442 by nina99nv, translation #12235610 by sundown
- Не передашь мне соль?Will you pass me the salt?This sentence is useful for requesting that someone pass the соль.Tatoeba #2337680 by marafon, translation #25730 by CK
- У нас соль кончилась.We're out of salt.This sentence is useful for stating that one has run out of соль.Tatoeba #10159000 by Wezel, translation #10110366 by ddnktr
- Я хочу посолить еду.I want to salt the food.
- Можно попросить соль, пожалуйста?May I ask for the salt, please?
- 149 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey are cooking dinner in their kitchen.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, где наша соль?Sergey, gde nasha sol'?Sergey, where is our salt?
- Сергей SergeyОна стоит в шкафу.Ona stoit v shkafu.It is in the cupboard.
- Ольга OlgaЯ не могу её найти.Ya ne mogu eyo nayti.I can't find it.
- Сергей SergeyСейчас я её возьму.Seychas ya eyo voz'mu.I will get it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salt” translations and entries соль, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries соль, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
