Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cookie'

English Word: Cookie

Key Russian Translations:

• печенье [pʲɪˈtʃenʲjə] - [Neutral, Most Common]
• печенька [pʲɪˈtʃenʲkə] - [Informal, Diminutive, Affectionate]

Frequency: High (Widely used in everyday contexts)

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

печенье: [pʲɪˈtʃenʲjə]

Note on печенье: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "е" sounds like "ye" in "yes."

печенька: [pʲɪˈtʃenʲkə]

Note on печенька: Similar to "печенье," but with a softer, affectionate tone due to the diminutive suffix "-ка."

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A small, sweet baked treat (Primary Meaning)

Translation(s) & Context:

• печенье - Used in general contexts to refer to any type of cookie or biscuit.
• печенька - Often used affectionately or when speaking to children.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил печенье к чаю.

  I bought cookies for tea.

• Хочешь печеньку?

  Do you want a little cookie?

• Это домашнее печенье очень вкусное.

  This homemade cookie is very tasty.

• Дети любят шоколадное печенье.

  Children love chocolate cookies.

• Бабушка испекла печеньки для внуков.

  Grandma baked little cookies for the grandchildren.

2. Digital context (e.g., Internet cookie)

Translation(s) & Context:

• куки - Borrowed from English, used exclusively in tech contexts for "cookie" as in browser data.

Usage Examples:

• Сайт использует куки для персонализации.

  The website uses cookies for personalization.

• Очистите куки в вашем браузере.

  Clear the cookies in your browser.

• Вы принимаете использование куки?

  Do you accept the use of cookies?

Russian Forms/Inflections:

печенье (Neuter Noun, Indeclinable in singular):

This word does not change in the singular form across cases. It is used as a collective noun for "cookies" or "biscuits." In plural, it is rarely used, but the form "печенья" can appear in certain contexts (e.g., Genitive plural).

печенька (Feminine Noun, Declinable):

This is a regular feminine noun with standard declension for singular and plural forms.

куки (Indeclinable, Borrowed Term):

This term is borrowed from English and does not change form in Russian, regardless of case or number.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for печенье:

• бисквит (more specific, often refers to a type of biscuit or sponge cake)
• сухарик (refers to a dry, crisp biscuit or rusk)

Note: Synonyms may vary by region or specific type of cookie/biscuit.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable (as "cookie" lacks a clear opposite in food context)

Related Phrases:

• печенье с шоколадом - Cookie with chocolate
• домашнее печенье - Homemade cookies
• дать печеньку - To give a little cookie (often used affectionately)

Usage Notes:

• Choosing between translations: Use "печенье" for general and neutral contexts. Opt for "печенька" in informal, affectionate, or child-directed speech. Use "куки" only in technological contexts (e.g., internet cookies).
• Register: "печенька" carries a warmer, more personal tone, while "печенье" is neutral and widely applicable.
• Grammar: "печенье" is often treated as a singular collective noun, even when referring to multiple cookies.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "печенька" in formal contexts. Wrong: "На деловой встрече подали печеньку." Correct: "На деловой встрече подали печенье." (Explanation: "печенька" sounds too informal for a business setting.)
• Error: Using "куки" for food. Wrong: "Я ем куки." Correct: "Я ем печенье." (Explanation: "куки" refers only to digital cookies, not food.)

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "печенье" often refers to a wide range of baked goods, including biscuits and cookies. It is commonly served with tea, which is a central part of Russian hospitality. Offering "печенье" or "печенька" to guests or children is a gesture of warmth and care.

Related Concepts:

• чай (tea)
• сладости (sweets)
• выпечка (baked goods)