скотч
skotč[skot͡ɕ]
The English phrase 'tape' can be translated into Russian as скотч (skotč).
Meaning: to bind with adhesive tape (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
skotč
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'Scotch tape' as a brand name, in Russian, the word скотч has become the standard, generic noun for any kind of adhesive tape.
- Unlike English, where 'tape' can refer to many things like 'video tape' or 'measuring tape', the Russian word скотч almost exclusively refers to adhesive tape.
- The term 'Scotch' in the original English phrase refers to the makers of the tape, but in Russian, the word has completely lost any connection to Scotland or the people of that country.
Examples in context
- Этот скотч не клеится.This Scotch tape doesn't stick.This sentence is useful for describing tape that lacks adhesion.Tatoeba #11912163 by Wezel, translation #11906807 by CK
- Этот скотч никуда не годится постоянно отклеивается.This sticky tape is no good – it keeps coming off.This sentence is useful for complaining about tape that does not stay attached.Tatoeba #11516082 by Wezel, translation #11514284 by sundown
- Это двусторонний скотч.This is double sided tape.This sentence is useful for identifying double sided tape.Tatoeba #6786733 by odexed, translation #11651632 by ddnktr
- Пожалуйста, передайте мне ленту для упаковки.Please pass me the tape for packaging.
- Возьми эту ленту и прикрепи ее к бумаге.Take this tape and attach it to the paper.
- Где мой скотч? Мне нужно прикрепить эти страницы.Where is my tape? I need to attach these pages.
- Помоги мне, пожалуйста, найти скотч для подарка.Please help me find the tape for the gift.
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Example conversation
Sergey and Olga are packing a cardboard box.
- Сергей SergeyПомоги мне заклеить коробку, где скотч?Pomogi mne zakleit' korobku, gde skotch?Help me seal the box, where is the tape?
- Ольга OlgaСкотч лежит на столе в гостиной.Skotch lezhit na stole v gostinoy.The tape is on the table in the living room.
- Сергей SergeyЯ нашёл! Сейчас я всё заклею.Ya nashyol! Seychas ya vsyo zakleyu.I found it! I'll tape everything up now.
- Ольга OlgaХорошо, тогда коробка будет крепкой.Khorosho, togda korobka budet krepkoy.Good, then the box will be sturdy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry скотч, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries скотч, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
