зубы
zuby
The Russian word for teeth is зубы (zuby).
зубы refers to the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food. When you are talking about a single aching tooth or a tooth being treated, use the singular form зуб.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is зуб, and its genitive singular form is зуба. The word зубы is the plural form. The genitive plural form, used to express 'of the teeth', is зубов.
How do you pronounce it?
zuby
Did you know?
- The expression точить зуб literally means 'to sharpen a tooth' but actually means to harbor a grudge or hold a long-term resentment against someone.
- In Russian, the phrase зуб даю literally means 'I give a tooth', but it is used as a slang expression to mean 'I swear' or 'I bet'.
- The term зуб can be used in Russian to refer to a much smaller point or tip of an object, such as the tip of a mountain or a narrow peninsula.
Examples in context
- Я чищу ей зубы.I brush her teeth.This sentence shows how to use зубы when talking about brushing.Tatoeba #10366479 by marafon, translation #3271237 by Luornu
- У неё белые зубы.She has white teeth.This sentence uses зубы to describe the color of someone's teeth.Tatoeba #3233681 by Selena777, translation #2505911 by Hybrid
- У Вас белые зубы.You have white teeth.This sentence uses зубы to describe the color of your teeth.Tatoeba #6480584 by marafon, translation #13012844 by araneo
- У меня болят зубыI have toothache
- зубная щеткаToothbrush
- зубная пастаToothpaste
- у меня чуточку болят зубикиMy teeth hurt a little
- покажи свои новые зубкиShow me your new teeth
- У меня очень чувствительные зубыI have very sensitive teeth
- У меня стали желтеть зубыMy teeth have started to yellow
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Example conversation
Sergey and Anastasia are talking about their visit to the dentist.
- Сергей SergeyУ тебя болят зубы?U tebya bolyat zuby?Do your teeth hurt?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, у меня болят зубы.Da, u menya bolyat zuby.Yes, my teeth hurt.
- Сергей SergeyТебе нужно проверить зубы.Tebe nuzhno proverit' zuby.You need to have your teeth checked.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ пойду к врачу завтра.Ya poydu k vrachu zavtra.I will go to the doctor tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
