клубни́ка
klubníkafeminine
The English word strawberry is translated into Russian as клубни́ка (klubníka) or земляни́ка.
Meaning: accessory fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| клубни́ка | klubníka | feminine |
| земляни́ка | zemljaníka | feminine |
In Russian, there are two distinct words for strawberry depending on the specific type of fruit you are referring to. The adjective клубни́чный can be used to describe something that is strawberry-colored or strawberry-flavored. For flavor, you may also use the adjective земляни́чный.
Which one should you use?
There is a botanical distinction between the two forms: клубни́ка refers to the larger, cultivated garden strawberry, while земляни́ка refers to the smaller wild strawberry.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both nouns are feminine. The plural form of клубни́ка is клубни́ки, and the plural form of земляни́ка is земляни́ки.
How do you pronounce it?
klubníka
Did you know?
- The word клубни́ка comes from the Russian word клубень, which means 'tuber'. This refers to the plant's root structure rather than the fruit itself.
- The word земляни́ка is derived from земля, meaning 'earth' or 'ground'. This highlights the fruit's habit of growing low to the soil.
- In modern Russian conversation, many people use клубни́ка to refer to all strawberries, even the wild ones, effectively erasing the botanical distinction in daily speech.
Examples in context
- Мы купили свежую клубнику на рынке.We bought fresh strawberries at the market.
- Летом я люблю есть клубничку с мороженым.In summer, I enjoy eating strawberries with ice cream.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strawberry” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
