How do you say "cauliflower" in Russian?

Цветная капуста

Tsvetnaja kapusta

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cauliflower" is Цветная капуста (Tsvetnaja kapusta).

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Pronunciation

Say the six syllables of Tsvetnaja kapusta at a steady pace, and let "Tsvet" ring out slightly louder, since stress falls on the first syllable in this word.

Writing and usage

Цветная капуста is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Он обжарил цветную капусту до золотистого цвета.

On obzharil tsvetnuju kapustu do zolotistogo tsveta.

He roasted the cauliflower until golden.

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How to remember Цветная капуста

The sound of "Tsvetnaja kapusta" could almost be a made-up name for a cauliflower — lean into that silliness to anchor the word.

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Questions about Цветная капуста

How do you pronounce Цветная капуста?

Say the six syllables of Tsvetnaja kapusta at a steady pace, and let "Tsvet" ring out slightly louder, since stress falls on the first syllable in this word.

Is Цветная капуста formal or casual?

Цветная капуста is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Цветная капуста used in Russian?

Цветная капуста is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Он обжарил цветную капусту до золотистого цвета. (He roasted the cauliflower until golden.).

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