How To Talk About Clothes In Russian

Bundle up with this Russian vocab.

By Thomas Moore DevlinMarch 29, 2023
How To Talk About Clothes In Russian

When you’re learning a new language, the best thing you can do first is focus on the words and phrases you encounter on a day-to-day basis. Though clothes might not come to mind immediately as a necessity, they are definitely something you’re using every day (presumably). Tackling vocabulary for clothes in Russian is a good step to take early on.

Here, we’ve collected some of the most basic Russian clothing vocabulary. If you want to hear these words and phrases pronounced by a native speaker, just press the play button next to each term.

Russian Clothing Vocabulary

Summer Clothing

summer clothes — летняя одежда

clothes — одежда

dress — платье

shorts — шорты

the T-shirt — футболка

flip-flops — шлёпанцы

shoes — обувь

skirt — юбка

cap — кепка

blouse — блузка

shirt — рубашка

swimsuit — купальник

cardigan — вязаная кофта

sunglasses — солнечные очки

sandals — сандали

top — топик

Winter Clothing

winter clothes — зимняя одежда

sweater — свитер

pants — брюки

scarf — шарф

hat — шапка

coat — пальто

boots — сапоги

tights — колготки

thick socks — толстые носки

rubber boots — резиновые сапоги

jeans — джинсы

earmuffs — наушники

woolen hat — шерстяная шапка

gloves — перчатки

mittens — варежки

Formal Attire

formal dress — праздничная одежда

dinner jacket — смокинг

vest — жилет

gown — вечернее платье

jewelry — украшения

cocktail dress — коктейльное платье

bow tie — бабочка

high heels — туфли на каблуках

Underwear

underwear — нижнее бельё

underpants/panties — трусы

undershirt — майка

pajamas — пижама

boxer shorts — трусы-боксеры

bra — бюстгальтер

socks — носки

Useful Phrases

I am looking for green pants. — Я ищу зелёные брюки.

That’s the latest fashion. — Это сейчас модно.

I have nothing to wear. — Мне нечего надеть.

Do you have these jeans in a different color? — У Вас есть эти джинсы, но другого цвета?

This jacket is really cool. — Эта куртка реально крутая.

This white blouse is very pretty. — Эта белая блузка очень красивая.

The coat is too expensive. — Это пальто слишком дорогое.

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Thomas Moore Devlin
Thomas Moore Devlin

Thomas is the editorial lead, and he has been at Babbel for over six years. He studied linguistics in college, and also has a background in English literature. He now lives in Berlin, where he spends most of his free time walking around and reading an unhealthy number of books.

Thomas is the editorial lead, and he has been at Babbel for over six years. He studied linguistics in college, and also has a background in English literature. He now lives in Berlin, where he spends most of his free time walking around and reading an unhealthy number of books.

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