угощение
ugoshcheniye
The Russian word for treat is угощение (ugoshcheniye).
Related nouns include развлече́ние for an entertainment or outing, угоще́ние for an indulgence and пода́рок for an unexpected gift that provides pleasure.
Meaning: to handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way (verb)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
ugoshcheniye
Did you know?
- Unlike the English 'treat yourself', which is a common modern phrase for self-indulgence, угощение is almost exclusively something shared with others.
- Offering an угощение can be a formal social ritual in Russia, where the host ensures the guest's plate is never empty to show respect.
- If you are at a restaurant and want to treat a friend, you might say я плачу (I am paying), as the word угощение is more commonly used for food provided at home or in a host-guest setting.
Examples in context
- Позвольте мне предложить вам небольшое угощение.Allow me to offer you a small treat.
- Мы принесли пиццу, угощайся!We brought pizza, help yourself!
- Купила своим детям вкусные лакомства.Bought delicious treats for my kids.
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey are discussing how to interact with a new colleague.
- Ольга OlgaКак ты планируешь угощение нового сотрудника?Kak ty planiruyesh' ugoshcheniye novogo sotrudnika?How do you plan to treat the new employee?
- Сергей SergeyЯ буду угощение его как равного.Ya budu ugoshcheniye yego kak ravnogo.I will treat him as an equal.
- Ольга OlgaЭто правильный подход, Сергей.Eto pravil'nyy podkhod, Sergey.That is the right approach, Sergey.
- Сергей SergeyДа, вежливость очень важна.Da, vezhlivost' ochen' vazhna.Yes, politeness is very important.
