виногра́дник
vinográdnikmasculine
The English word 'vineyard' is виногра́дник (vinográdnik) in Russian.
виногра́дник is a noun used to refer to a grape plantation.
Meaning: grape plantation (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of вино́град (grape) and the suffix -ник (denoting a place or collection), literally meaning 'a place of grapes'.
How does it change in a sentence?
виногра́дник is a masculine noun that follows standard declension. For example, the genitive singular form 'of the vineyard' is виногра́дника.
How do you pronounce it?
vinográdnik
Did you know?
- The root град in виногра́дник is the same root used in Город ('city'), as it originally referred to a 'walled settlement' or 'fortress'.
- The Russian word for wine, вино́, and the English 'vine' both trace back to the Latin word vinum.
- The specific word for a single growing vine in a vineyard is виногра́дная ло́за, which carries significant poetic and biblical weight in Russian.
Examples in context
- Виноградник – изысканный уголок природы и источник изумительного вина.A vineyard is an exquisite corner of nature and a source of outstanding wine.
- В России много прекрасных винных регионов, где обязательно стоит посетить виноградники!Russia has many beautiful wine regions where visiting vineyards is a must!
- Этот виногра́дник очень старый.Etot vinográdnik ochen' staryy.This vineyard is very old.
- Мы купили большой виногра́дник.My kupili bol'shoy vinográdnik.We bought a large vineyard.
- Виногра́дник находится на холме.Vinográdnik nakhoditsya na kholme.The vineyard is located on a hill.
Example conversation
Olga and Sergey are walking through a rural area.
- Ольга OlgaСергей, посмотри на этот виногра́дник!Sergey, posmotri na etot vinográdnik!Sergey, look at this vineyard!
- Сергей SergeyДа, он выглядит прекрасно.Da, on vyglyadit prekrasno.Yes, it looks wonderful.
- Ольга OlgaТы хочешь его купить?Ty khochesh' ego kupit'?Do you want to buy it?
- Сергей SergeyЭто была бы отличная идея.Eto byla by otlichnaya ideya.That would be a great idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vineyard” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.