яички
yaichki
The English phrase "testicles" is translated into Russian as яички (yaichki).
The term refers to the two oval organs in the male reproductive system that produce sperm.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
яички is the standard anatomical term. In casual or slang speech, you may encounter the colloquial term яйца (meaning "eggs") or the informal term Шары (meaning "balls").
How does it change in a sentence?
While the singular form is яичко, in medical or anatomical contexts, the plural яички is the standard way to refer to the organs.
How do you pronounce it?
yaichki
Did you know?
- The word яички uses a diminutive suffix, meaning it literally translates to 'little eggs'.
- While English uses 'balls', Russian slang also uses шары (spheres) or бубенцы (bells) to refer to testicles.
- Russian speakers can use the word яйца to describe a person's courage or 'guts' in a way that is very similar to English, though it often sounds much more vulgar in Russian.
Examples in context
- Врач обследовал его яички и не обнаружил никаких проблем.The doctor examined his testicles and found no issues.
- Мы умерли от смеха, когда он случайно ударился по яйцам.We burst out laughing when he accidentally hit himself in the testicles.
- У него болят яички.U nego bolyat yaichki.His testicles hurt.
- Яички это часть мужской репродуктивной системы.Yaichki eto chast' muzhskoy reproduktivnoy sistemy.Testicles are part of the male reproductive system.
- Врач осмотрел его яички.Vrach osmotrel yego yaichki.The doctor examined his testicles.
Example conversation
Dmitry is talking to Olga about a medical appointment.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ иду к врачу, потому что болят яички.Ya idu k vrachu, potomu chto bolyat yaichki.I'm going to the doctor because my testicles hurt.
- Ольга OlgaЭто звучит серьезно, Дмитрий.Eto zvuchit ser'yezno, Dmitriy.That sounds serious, Dmitry.
- Дмитрий DmitryНадеюсь, что это не воспаление яичек.Nadeyus', chto eto ne vospalenie yaichek.I hope it's not inflammation of the testicles.
- Ольга OlgaСкорее сходи на обследование.Skoree skhodi na obsledovanie.Go get checked out as soon as possible.
