How do you say "waiter" in Russian?

официант

ofitsiant

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "waiter" is официант (ofitsiant).

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Pronunciation

Say ofitsiant out loud in four smooth syllables, letting your voice push a little harder on the first part, "o" — that's where the natural beat of the word sits.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Официант приносил нам еду к столу.

Ofitsiant prinosil nam edu k stolu.

The waiter brought our meals to the table.

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How to remember официант

Think of "ofitsiant" as a pet name for a waiter; say the pet name a few times and the real word follows naturally.

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Questions about официант

How do you pronounce официант?

Say ofitsiant out loud in four smooth syllables, letting your voice push a little harder on the first part, "o" — that's where the natural beat of the word sits.

Is официант formal or casual?

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

How is официант used in Russian?

официант is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Официант приносил нам еду к столу. (The waiter brought our meals to the table.).

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