In this lesson, we’ll talk about various types of рыба (ryba) in Russian. Some of these you might find on a plate garnished with lemon, and some you might see on a fishing trip! Either way, this is important vocabulary to know while traveling.
Let's get started on this free lesson on fish in Russian!
Resources for further reading:
Pronouncing fish in Russian
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рыба
ryba
fish
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селëдка
siliotka
herring
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лосось
lasos’
salmon
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краб
krap
crab
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кальмар
kal’mar
squid
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судак
sudak
pike-perch
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камбала
kambala
flounder
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сазан
sazan
sazan
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форель
farel’
trout
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рак
rak
crawfish
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осëтр
asiotr
sturgeon
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щука
shchooka
pike
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треска
triska
cod
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карп
karp
carp
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Отлично! (Atleechna!) You now have a new set of words to add to your Russian vocabulary list! Food in Russian-speaking countries can contain many new and diverse flavors. If you see any of these fish on a Russian menu, be brave and order something new. You won’t be disappointed!
For more lessons on Russian vocabulary I recommend these!
- Understand the menu with this lesson on food in Japanese.
- Understand signs in Russian. A super handy lesson (especially if you need to go to the toilet!)
- Know your tools in Russian.
До скорого! (da skorava)
Natalya Dubrov: Rocket Russian
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