коже́вник
kožévnikmasculine
The English word tanner can be translated into Russian as коже́вник (kožévnik) or дуби́льщик. If unsure, use коже́вник.
Meaning: person whose occupation is to tan (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| коже́вник | kožévnik | masculine |
| дуби́льщик | dubílʹščik | masculine |
Both words refer to people who work with leather, but they emphasize different aspects of the trade. коже́вник is a more general term for a leather worker or leather maker. дуби́льщик refers specifically to the person performing the chemical tanning process.
What does it mean word for word?
The word дуби́льщик is derived from the verb дуби́ть, which means 'to tan' or 'to harden'.
Which one should you use?
Use коже́вник when you mean a leather worker or maker in a general sense. Use дуби́льщик when you are referring specifically to the person who tans the hides.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun коже́вник follows standard Russian declension. For example, the genitive singular form is коже́вника.
How do you pronounce it?
kožévnik
Did you know?
- In Russian slang, the verb дуби́ть which means 'to tan' is used to describe torturing or treating someone harshly. This usage draws a parallel between the harsh chemical process of tanning and the act of breaking someone's spirit.
- Medieval Russian tanners коже́вники were often legally forced to work on the outskirts of cities. This was due to the overpowering and pungent smells associated with the tanning process.
- The root of дуби́льщик is also found in the word дуб, which means 'oak'. This is because oak bark was historically a primary source of tannins used to treat hides.
Example sentences for Russian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey are visiting a museum of old crafts.
- Ольга OlgaКто этот человек на картине?Kto etot chelovek na kartine?Who is this person in the painting?
- Сергей SergeyЭто старый коже́вник из нашего города.Eto staryy kozhevnik iz nashego goroda.This is an old tanner from our city.
- Ольга OlgaОн выглядит очень серьёзным.On vyglyadit ochen' ser'yoznym.He looks very serious.
- Сергей SergeyДа, работа коже́вника была трудной.Da, rabota kozhevnika byla trudnoy.Yes, the work of a tanner was difficult.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tanner” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
