шарф
šarf[ʂarf]masculine
The English word scarf is translated into Russian as шарф (šarf). Wiktionary also lists кашне́ (kašnɛ́) and шаль (šalʹ).
Meaning: long garment worn around the neck (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| шарф | šarf | [ʂarf] (narrow) | masculine |
| кашне́ | kašnɛ́ | neuter | |
| шаль | šalʹ | [ʂalʲ] (narrow) | feminine |
| га́лстук | gálstuk | masculine |
The general term for a long garment worn around the neck is шарф. You can describe materials by combining the adjective with the noun, such as шёлковый шарф for a silk scarf or шерстяной шарф for a wool scarf.
Which one should you use?
While шарф is the general term for a scarf, other words specify the type of garment: шаль refers to a large, often decorative or warm shawl. кашне́ is a more specific, slightly more old-fashioned or technical term for a cravat or neck warmer. And га́лстук refers specifically to a necktie worn with a shirt and suit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun шарф changes to шарфа in the genitive singular case (for example, to say "of a scarf").
How do you pronounce it?
šarf
Did you know?
- The word кашне́ is a direct loan from the French 'cache-nez', which literally translates to 'hide the nose'.
- While га́лстук means 'necktie', its root is derived from the German word 'Halstuch', meaning 'neck cloth'.
- Historically, the шаль was a luxury item imported from India and Persia, making it a status symbol for the Russian aristocracy.
Examples in context
- У Тома есть шарф?Does Tom have a scarf?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a шарф.Tatoeba #8844728 by marafon, translation #8834007 by CK
- У неё на шее шарф.She has a scarf around her neck.This sentence is useful for describing the location of a шарф.Tatoeba #4781082 by odexed, translation #314901 by CK
- Я свой шарф забыл.I forgot my scarf.This sentence is useful for stating that one has forgotten a шарф.Tatoeba #4928537 by marafon, translation #3129196 by brad
- Я ношу шарф во время зимних месяцев.I wear a scarf during the winter months.
- Моя бабушка всегда носит шаль, чтобы согреться.My grandmother always wears a scarf to keep warm.
- зимний шарф с яркими узорамиWinter scarf with bright patterns
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Sergey are getting ready to go outside in winter.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСергей, ты взял свой шарф?Sergey, ty vzjal svoy sharf?Sergey, did you take your scarf?
- Сергей SergeyНет, я не вижу его.Net, ya ne vizhu yego.No, I don't see it.
- Анастасия AnastasiaВот твой синий шарф на столе.Vot tvoy sinij sharf na stole.Here is your blue scarf on the table.
- Сергей SergeyСпасибо, Анастасия!Spasibo, Anastasiya!Thanks, Anastasia!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scarf” translations and entries шарф, шаль, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
