стейк
stɛjk[stɛjk]masculine
The Russian word for steak is стейк (stɛjk) or бифште́кс. If unsure, use стейк.
Meaning: slice of beef (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| стейк | stɛjk | [stɛjk] (narrow) | masculine |
| бифште́кс | bifštɛ́ks | masculine |
Both terms refer to a slice of beef. While they describe similar foods, they carry different connotations regarding the style of preparation and the era of culinary tradition they represent.
Which one should you use?
стейк is a direct loanword from English and is the standard term used in modern restaurants. In contrast, бифште́кс is a more traditional term. It is often used in older culinary contexts or to refer to a minced beef patty, similar to a Salisbury steak.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word стейк in the genitive case, such as when saying 'a piece of steak', you add the ending –а to form стейка.
How do you pronounce it?
stɛjk
Did you know?
- The word бифште́кс is a phonetic adaptation of the English 'beef steak' that entered the Russian language during the 19th century.
- In many Russian menus, a 'бифште́кс с яйцом' (steak with egg) is a standard, classic dish where the egg is fried and placed directly on top of the minced beef patty.
- In Soviet-era cafeterias, a бифште́кс was often served as a processed meat patty rather than a whole cut of beef.
Examples in context
- Я хочу съесть стейк.I want to eat steak.This sentence shows how to express a desire to eat a стейк.Tatoeba #2926793 by marafon, translation #1869545 by Spamster
- Это стейк из вырезки.This is sirloin steak.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific cut of meat, such as a sirloin, using стейк.Tatoeba #12052925 by scriptin, translation #12050733 by CK
- Этот стейк очень сочный.This steak is very juicy.This sentence describes the quality of a стейк being juicy.Tatoeba #5861943 by odexed, translation #2849400 by AlanF_US
- Я бы хотел(а) стейк, пожалуйста.I would like a steak, please.
- Можно мне мясо на гриле?Can I have some meat on the grill?
- Давай сходим в стейк-хаус?Let's go to a steakhouse?
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Olga and Dmitry are looking at a restaurant menu.
- Ольга OlgaДмитрий, что ты будешь заказывать?Dmitriy, chto ty budesh zakazyvat?Dmitry, what are you going to order?
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ думаю заказать стейк.Ya dumayu zakazat steyk.I think I'll order a steak.
- Ольга OlgaА какой стейк тебе нравится?A kakoy steyk tebe nravitsya?And which steak do you like?
- Дмитрий DmitryМне больше всего нравится рибай.Mne bolshe vsego nravitsya ribay.I like ribeye the most.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steak” translations and entries стейк, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
