йо́гурт
jógurtmasculine
The English word yogurt translates to Russian as йо́гурт (jógurt). Wiktionary also lists простоква́ша (prostokváša).
Meaning: a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| йо́гурт | jógurt | masculine |
| простоква́ша | prostokváša | feminine |
This refers to a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process.
Which one should you use?
йо́гурт refers to the modern commercial product, while простоква́ша refers to a traditional Russian fermented milk product that is often more liquid and less sweet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun йо́гурт changes to йо́гурта in the genitive case, which is used to indicate possession or quantity (for example, to say 'a cup of yogurt').
How do you pronounce it?
jógurt
Did you know?
- In Russian cuisine, the traditional простоква́ша is frequently used as a base for cold soups, a use case rare for commercial йо́гурт.
- Russian has a vast category of fermented milk products called кисломоло́чные продукты, which includes not just йо́гурт but also кефи́р and ряже́нка.
- The word простоква́ша is rooted in the verb простоква́ться, which describes the specific physical process of milk curdling.
Examples in context
- Мне, пожалуйста, йогуртYogurt, please.
- Дай, пожалуйста, йогуртGive me yogurt, please.
- Какие вкусы йогурта у вас есть?What yogurt flavors do you have?
- Мне нравится клубничный йогуртI like strawberry yogurt.
- Я куплю этот йо́гурт в магазине.Ya kuplyu etot yogurt v magazine.I will buy this yogurt at the store.
- Этот клубничный йо́гурт очень вкусный.Etot klubnichnyy yogurt ochen' vkusnyy.This strawberry yogurt is very tasty.
- В холодильнике остался только один йо́гурт.V kholodil'nike ostalsya tol'ko odin yogurt.There is only one yogurt left in the fridge.
Example conversation
In a kitchen during breakfast.
- Андрей AndreyАнастасия, у нас есть йо́гурт?Anastasiya, u nas yest' yogurt?Anastasia, do we have any yogurt?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, Андрей, он в дверце холодильника.Da, Andrey, on v dveritse kholodil'nika.Yes, Andrey, it is in the fridge door.
- Андрей AndreyСпасибо, я возьму его на завтрак.Spasibo, ya voz'mu yego na zavtrak.Thanks, I will take it for breakfast.
- Анастасия AnastasiaПриятного аппетита!Priyatnogo appetita!Enjoy your meal!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yogurt” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
