скри́пка
skrípkafeminine
The Russian word for violin is скри́пка (skrípka).
скри́пка is a feminine noun referring to the string instrument.
Meaning: string instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of скри́пка is скри́пки. When using the instrumental case, for example after verbs meaning to play with or on the instrument, use the form скри́пкой. The noun for a violinist is скрипа́ч.
How do you pronounce it?
skrípka
Did you know?
- The word скри́пка is a diminutive of скрип, which means 'creak' or 'squeak'. It essentially describes the instrument as a 'little squeaker'.
- The word for the violin bow, смычо́к, is a diminutive of смыть, which relates to the action of sweeping or brushing.
- While a violinist is a скрипа́ч, the word for a female violinist is often скрипа́чка, though in professional settings, many women still prefer the masculine form.
Examples in context
- Я играю на скрипке.I play the violin.
- Он солист национального оркестра и виртуозно владеет скрипкой.He is a soloist of the national orchestra and virtuosically masters the violin.
- У нашей группы много музыкантов, одна из них – скрипачка.Our band has many musicians, one of them is a violinist.
- Эта скри́пка очень старая.Eta skripka ochen' staraya.This violin is very old.
Example conversation
Alexander and Olga are talking about music lessons.
- Александр AleksandrОльга, ты купила скри́пку?Ol'ga, ty kupila skripku?Olga, did you buy a violin?
- Ольга OlgaДа, моя скри́пка уже у меня.Da, moya skripka uzhe u menya.Yes, my violin is already with me.
- Александр AleksandrОна звучит превосходно!Ona zvuchit prevoskhodno!It sounds excellent!
- Ольга OlgaСпасибо, Александр.Spasibo, Aleksandr.Thank you, Alexander.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “violin” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
