Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| суп | sup | [sup] (narrow) | masculine |
| похлёбка | poxljóbka | [pɐˈxlʲɵpkə] (narrow) | feminine |
| уха́ | uxá | feminine | |
| ю́шка | júška | feminine |
In Russian, there are several terms for soup depending on the type of dish and the context of the conversation. The standard term is суп, while уха refers specifically to traditional Russian fish soup. If you are referring specifically to the liquid or broth, particularly fish broth, you might use the colloquial term юшка.
Which one should you use?
суп is the standard, neutral term for any kind of soup. похлёбка refers to a thick, often unrefined or simple soup, such as gruel and can carry a slightly derogatory or rustic connotation. уха is a specific term reserved for fish soup. юшка is a colloquial way to describe the broth or liquid of a soup.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word суп is a masculine noun. When using the genitive singular case, such as after words indicating negation or quantity, the form changes to супа (for example, нет супа, meaning "there is no soup").
How do you pronounce it?
sup
Did you know?
- Traditional уха is often prepared with a surprising addition of vodka, which is believed to enhance the flavor of the fish and clear the broth.
- In Russian culture, суп is traditionally served as the first course of a multi-course lunch, rather than as a starter or a light appetizer.
- The word похлёбка comes from the verb хлебать, which means 'to lap up' or 'to slurp', reflecting the way simple, thick soups were historically consumed.
Examples in context
- Я не хочу суп.I don't want soup.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of desire for суп.Tatoeba #5870138 by nina99nv, translation #9199074 by CK
- Я ем свой суп.I eat my soup.This sentence shows how to describe the action of eating суп.Tatoeba #10926126 by marafon, translation #6693610 by Eccles17
- Что это за суп?What kind of soup is this?This sentence is useful for asking for the identity of a specific суп.Tatoeba #440962 by Hellerick, translation #55867 by xtofu80
- У нас есть вкусный суп.We have delicious soup.
- Пожалуйста, принесите мне суп.Please bring me soup.
- куриный супChicken soup
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Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are having lunch at home.
- Андрей AndreyЭтот суп очень вкусный.Etot sup ochen' vkusnyy.This soup is very delicious.
- Ольга OlgaСпасибо, я его сварила сама.Spasibo, ya yego svarila sama.Thank you, I cooked it myself.
- Андрей AndreyТы добавила в суп мясо?Ty dobavila v sup myaso?Did you add meat to the soup?
- Ольга OlgaДа, это мясной суп.Da, eto myasnoy sup.Yes, it is a meat soup.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soup” translations and entries суп, похлёбка, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
