руба́шка
rubáškafeminine
The English word "shirt" is translated into Russian as руба́шка (rubáška). Wiktionary also lists соро́чка (soróčka).
Meaning: article of clothing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| руба́шка | rubáška | feminine |
| соро́чка | soróčka | feminine |
The term руба́шка is the standard, most common word for a shirt, typically a button-down shirt. Additionally, the specific word косоворотка refers to a traditional Russian shirt that features a slit at the neck.
Which one should you use?
While руба́шка is the standard term for a typical shirt, соро́чка is often used to refer to a lighter, thinner shirt, a chemise or an undershirt. Furthermore, the word кофта refers to a sweatshirt or a pullover.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of руба́шка is руба́шки. If the shirt is the direct object of a sentence, such as when you are wearing or buying a shirt, the word changes to руба́шку.
How do you pronounce it?
rubáška
Did you know?
- In Russian folklore, the рубашка was often viewed as a protective charm, and traditional embroidery on the collar and cuffs was intended to prevent evil spirits from entering the body.
- The word руба́шка is a diminutive form of the older word руба, which referred to a basic garment or shroud.
- The word руба́шка appears in the Russian term for a 'cover' or 'casing' for mechanical parts, treating the machine part like it is wearing a shirt.
Examples in context
- У меня на одежде пятно, мне нужно поменять рубашкуI have a stain on my clothing, I need to change my shirt
- Он всегда носит белую сорочку и галстукHe always wears a white shirt and a tie
- Я люблю носить футболки с яркими принтамиI love wearing T-shirts with vibrant prints
- Я купила новую кофту, она очень мягкаяI bought a new sweatshirt, it's really soft
- Моя рубашка синяяMy shirt is blue
- У них есть новые рубашкиThey have new shirts
- Мы носим разные футболкиWe wear different T-shirts
- Эта белая руба́шка очень красивая.Eta belaya rubashka ochen' krasivaya.This white shirt is very beautiful.
- Мне нужна новая синяя руба́шка.Mne nuzhna novaya sinyaya rubashka.I need a new blue shirt.
- Твоя руба́шка висит в шкафу.Tvoya rubashka visit v shkafu.Your shirt is hanging in the closet.
Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are getting ready for a party.
- Ольга OlgaДмитрий, эта руба́шка тебе подходит.Dmitriy, eta rubashka tebe podkhodit.Dmitry, this shirt suits you.
- Дмитрий DmitryПравда? Она не слишком тесная?Pravda? Ona ne slishkom tesnaya?Really? Is it too tight?
- Ольга OlgaНет, она сидит отлично.Net, ona sidit otlichno.No, it fits perfectly.
- Дмитрий DmitryХорошо, тогда я её надену.Khorosho, togda ya yeyo nadenu.Good, then I will put it on.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shirt” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
