вино́
vinóneuter
The Russian word for wine is вино́ (vinó).
The term refers to an alcoholic beverage made from grapes, such as port wine or chianti.
Meaning: alcoholic beverage made from grapes (noun)
Which one should you use?
While вино́ is the standard term, informal variations like Винцо or Винишко are used in casual conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form вино́ is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
vinó
Did you know?
- In traditional Russian culture, вино́ was historically associated with the Orthodox Church and liturgical use before it became a common secular beverage.
- The diminutive form винишко́ does not just mean a small amount of wine. It is often used to describe a cozy, relaxed mood or a 'little treat' shared between friends.
- The term вино́ shares a common root with the English word 'vine', both descending from the Latin 'vinum'.
Examples in context
- Я хотел бы заказать бутылку вина, пожалуйста.I would like to order a bottle of wine, please.
- Давай сегодня винишко потянем!Let's have a glass of wine today!
Example conversation
Dmitry and Anastasia are choosing drinks at a restaurant.
- Дмитрий DmitryЧто ты будешь пить, Анастасия?Chto ty budesh pit, Anastasiya?What will you drink, Anastasia?
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ хочу белое вино́.Ya khochu beloye vino.I want white wine.
- Дмитрий DmitryОтличный выбор!Otlichnyy vybor!Great choice!
- Анастасия AnastasiaЗакажи и для себя вино́.Zakazhi i dlya sebya vino.Order some wine for yourself too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wine” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
