Starbucks
The Russian word for the coffee shop chain Starbucks is Starbucks.
This term is used to refer to the international chain of coffee shops.
Meaning: chain of coffee shops (name)
Did you know?
- Although 'Starbucks' is a proper name, some Russians treat it as a 'common noun' in casual speech, meaning they might use the word старбакситься (starbaxit'sya) to mean 'to hang out at a Starbucks'.
- In 2022, the company left Russia and many of its stores were rebranded as Stars Coffee. While the name is nearly identical, it is a separate Russian entity.
- Russian speakers often use the word Старбакс as a generic term for any expensive 'to-go' coffee, regardless of whether the drink actually comes from that specific chain.
Examples in context
- Я иду в Starbucks.Ya idu v Starbucks.I am going to Starbucks.
- Мы встретимся в Starbucks.My vstretimsya v Starbucks.We will meet at Starbucks.
- В Starbucks всегда много людей.V Starbucks vsegda mnogo lyudey.There are always many people in Starbucks.
Example conversation
Two friends are walking downtown.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАндрей, хочешь зайти в Starbucks?Andrey, khochesh' zayti v Starbucks?Andrey, do you want to go into Starbucks?
- Андрей AndreyДа, я очень хочу кофе.Da, ya ochen' khochu kofe.Yes, I really want some coffee.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОтлично, пойдём туда сейчас.Otlichno, poydyom tuda seychas.Great, let's go there now.
- Андрей AndreyХорошо, я готов.Khorosho, ya gotov.Okay, I'm ready.
