яд
jad[jat]
The Russian word for venom is яд (jad).
яд refers to an animal toxin intended for offensive use.
Meaning: an animal toxin intended for offensive use (noun)
Which one should you use?
While English distinguishes between 'venom' (injected by an animal) and 'poison' (ingested or absorbed), the Russian word яд is used for both concepts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form яд can change based on its role in a sentence. For example, the genitive singular form яда is used to express possession or the 'of' relationship, such as 'the venom of the snake'. The plural form of the word is яды.
How do you pronounce it?
jad
Did you know?
- The word яд shares a common ancestor with the English word 'eat' and the Russian verb 'есть' (to eat).
- In Russian folk beliefs and historical texts, яд was sometimes used to refer to any substance that caused a sudden, violent death, regardless of whether it was chemical or magical.
- In literature, the term яд is frequently used in the phrase яд сомнения, which means 'the poison of doubt'.
Examples in context
- Яд этой змеи очень сильный.This snake's venom is very potent.This sentence is useful for describing the potency of a snake's яд.Tatoeba #3331187 by Balamax, translation #3162872 by Hybrid
- Эта мутная жидкость содержит яд.This murky liquid contains venom.This sentence is useful for stating that a liquid contains яд.Tatoeba #3292413 by Selena777, translation #7869562 by AlanF_US
- От яда этой змеи не существует противоядия.There is no antidote for the venom of this snake.This sentence is useful for mentioning the lack of an antidote for a specific яд.Tatoeba #5299800 by odexed, translation #1585485 by gizem
- Внимание, эти змеи обладают смертельным ядом.Attention, these snakes have deadly venom.
- Этот реагент является ядовитым и обладает кислотными свойствами, наравне с ядом.This reagent is toxic and possesses acidic properties, akin to venom.
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Example conversation
Anastasia and Dmitry are looking at a snake in a zoo.
- Анастасия AnastasiaСмотри, какая красивая змея!Smotri, kakaya krasivaya zmeya!Look, what a beautiful snake!
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, но её яд очень опасен.Da, no yeyo yad ochen' opasen.Yes, but its venom is very dangerous.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОна может укусить через стекло?Ona mozhet ukusit' cherez steklo?Can it bite through the glass?
- Дмитрий DmitryНет, мы в полной безопасности.Net, my v polnoy bezopasnosti.No, we are completely safe.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “venom” translations and entries яд, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries яд, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
