игру́шка
igrúškafeminine
The English word 'toy' is translated into Russian as игру́шка (igrúška). Wiktionary also lists безделу́шка (bezdelúška) and ца́цка (cácka).
Meaning: something to play with (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| игру́шка | igrúška | feminine |
| безделу́шка | bezdelúška | feminine |
| ца́цка | cácka | dated, feminine |
The standard term for a toy intended for play, such as a doll or a car, is игру́шка. For a specific reference to a child's toy, you can use Детская игрушка.
Which one should you use?
The term ца́цка is a dated way to describe a flashy, insignificant ornament or a cheap piece of jewelry.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of игру́шка is игру́шки.
How do you pronounce it?
igrúška
Did you know?
- When referring to high-end luxury items like a sports car or a yacht, a Russian might ironically call it a игру́шка to emphasize the owner's extreme wealth.
- In a figurative sense, the word игру́шка can be used to describe a person who is being manipulated by others, similar to saying someone is a 'plaything'.
- Russian has a specific term безделу́шка for a 'toy' in the sense of a small trinket or knick-knack, which literally translates to 'something without a deed' or 'useless thing'.
Examples in context
- Мой сын любит играть с игрушками.My son loves playing with toys.
- Эта детская игрушка развивает логическое мышление.This child's toy develops logical thinking.
- Какая красивая игрушечка у тебя!What a beautiful toy you have!
- Дети играли с новыми игрушками.The children played with the new toys.
- Эта игру́шка очень старая.Eta igrushka ochen' staraya.This toy is very old.
- Где моя любимая игру́шка?Gde moya lyubimaya igrushka?Where is my favorite toy?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
