лу́к-шало́т
lúk-šalótmasculine
The English word shallot is лу́к-шало́т (lúk-šalót) in Russian. Wiktionary also lists шало́т (šalót).
Meaning: vegetable in the onion family, A. ascalonium or A. oschaninii (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| лу́к-шало́т | lúk-šalót | masculine |
| шало́т | šalót | masculine |
While лу́к–шало́т is the full botanical name, the shortened form шало́т is frequently used in culinary contexts and recipes.
What does it mean word for word?
The term лу́к–шало́т is a compound noun where лу́к means onion and шало́т means shallot.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun шало́т declines in the genitive case as шало́та.
How do you pronounce it?
lúk-šalót
Did you know?
- While лу́к refers to the vegetable, the same word in Russian also means 'bow' as in 'bow and arrow'.
- Russian has a specific cultural distinction between лу́к (common onion) and шало́т, as shallots are often viewed as a premium, gourmet ingredient used primarily in high-end restaurants.
- In Russian folk medicine, various types of лу́к including the shallot are historically used as a natural remedy for colds, often crushed with honey.
Example sentences for Russian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shallot” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
