живо́т
živótmasculine
The English word 'stomach' is translated into Russian as живо́т (živót). Wiktionary also lists брю́хо (brjúxo) and пу́зо (púzo).
Meaning: belly (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| живо́т | živót | masculine |
| брю́хо | brjúxo | derogatory, neuter |
| пу́зо | púzo | neuter |
| чре́во | črévo | archaic, ironic, neuter, poetic |
The primary word for the belly is живо́т. However, if you are in a strictly medical context and want to refer specifically to the internal organ, a doctor might use the term желудок. Additionally, the related verb перева́ривать means to tolerate or accept something.
Which one should you use?
While живо́т is the standard word, other forms carry different nuances. пу́зо is a colloquial term often used to describe a large, protruding belly or a 'gut'. брю́хо is a derogatory term for a stomach, often used when referring to animals or used insultingly toward humans. Finally, чре́во is an archaic or poetic term that can refer to the belly or, in certain contexts, the womb.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
živót
Did you know?
- The word живо́т is a linguistic relative of the English word 'life', as it originally meant 'living being' or 'life' in Old Russian.
- When complaining about a stomach ache, Russians often use the phrase живо́т кру́тит, which literally translates to 'the stomach is twisting'.
- The term брю́хо can be used to describe the underside of a boat or a ship, mirroring how English uses 'belly' or 'hull' in certain nautical contexts.
Examples in context
- У тебя крепкий желудокYou have a strong stomach
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stomach” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
