ло́жка
lóžkafeminine
The Russian word for spoon is ло́жка (lóžka). Wiktionary also lists ло́жечка (lóžečka).
Meaning: scooped utensil for eating (or serving) (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ло́жка | lóžka | feminine |
| ло́жечка | lóžečka | feminine |
The standard term for the utensil is ло́жка. You may use the phrase куша́ть ложко́й to say "to eat with a spoon", and супо́вая ложка́ specifically refers to a soup spoon.
Which one should you use?
ло́жка is the standard form, while ло́жечка is the diminutive form used to refer to a little spoon or to express endearment.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Ukraine, ложка might be pronounced as лошка.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ло́жки functions as either the genitive singular or the nominative plural. To indicate the instrument used for an action, such as eating with spoons, use the instrumental plural form ло́жками.
How do you pronounce it?
lóžka
Did you know?
- In traditional Russian folk art, the ло́жка was not just a utensil but a musical instrument. Pairs of wooden spoons were clicked together to create a rhythmic percussion sound during folk dances.
- The phrase по ло́жке describes a situation where something is distributed in meager or tiny amounts. It literally translates to 'by the spoon' but implies a scarcity of resources.
- The diminutive ло́жечка is not just for small spoons, but is frequently used by parents to coax children to eat by making the process sound more pleasant.
Examples in context
- Матрёшка моéй бáбушки всегдá стои́т на ку́хне рядóм с ло́жками.My grandmother's matryoshka always stands in the kitchen near the spoons.
- Я люблю есть суп ложкой.I love eating soup with a spoon.
- съесть суп ло́жкойTo eat soup with a spoon
- Мне нужна большая ло́жка.Mne nuzhna bol'shaya lozhka.I need a big spoon.
- Где моя серебряная ло́жка?Gde moya serebryanaya lozhka?Where is my silver spoon?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spoon” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
