волк
volk[voɫk]masculine
The Russian word for wolf is волк (volk). Wiktionary also lists волчи́ца (volčíca).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| волк | volk | [voɫk] (narrow) | masculine |
| волчи́ца | volčíca | feminine |
The word refers to the animal.
Which one should you use?
волк is used to refer to a male wolf or the species in general, while волчи́ца specifically refers to a she-wolf.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of волк is волки.
How do you pronounce it?
volk
Did you know?
- The Russian phrase волчий билет refers to a 'wolf's ticket', which historically meant a discharge from the army that barred a soldier from future government employment.
- In Russian folklore, the волк is often portrayed as a deceptive trickster or a loyal helper to the hero, rather than just a mindless predator.
- Russian has a specific idiom волком смотреть, which means to look at someone with intense hatred or hostility.
Examples in context
- Я думаю, это волк.I think it's a wolf.This sentence is useful for identifying a wolf using волк.Tatoeba #8827452 by marafon, translation #8827289 by CK
- Волк воет на луну.The wolf is howling at the moon.This sentence describes a wolf howling using волк.Tatoeba #10140041 by Selena777, translation #12425259 by sundown
- На Тома напал волк.Tom was attacked by a wolf.This sentence describes a wolf attacking using волк.Tatoeba #4008027 by marafon, translation #3956094 by CK
- Остерегайся волка в овечьей шкуре.Beware of a wolf in sheep's clothing.
- Он был голоден, как волк.He was as hungry as a wolf.
- 127 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sergey and Anastasia are watching a nature documentary together.
- Сергей SergeyСмотри, это серый волк.Smotri, eto seryy volk.Look, it is a gray wolf.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОн выглядит очень опасным.On vyglyadit ochen' opasnym.He looks very dangerous.
- Сергей SergeyДа, этот волк сильный.Da, etot volk sil'nyy.Yes, this wolf is strong.
- Анастасия AnastasiaПрирода удивительная.Priroda udivitel'naya.Nature is amazing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wolf” translations and entries волк, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
