borscht in Russian
borscht in Russian is борщ — borscht means a soup made from beetroot, giving it a deep red color, typically served with sour cream and eaten hot or cold.
borscht in Russian
борщ
Pronounced: borshch
A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream, called borsch in its countries of origin.
What does "borscht" mean?
-
noun A soup made from beetroot, giving it a deep red color, typically served with sour cream and eaten hot or cold.
"She served bowls of borscht with a dollop of sour cream on top."
-
noun By extension, any similarly tart soup made from other vegetables such as sorrel or cabbage instead of beetroot.
"His grandmother made a green borscht from sorrel in the spring."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Russian.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Russian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Russian
borscht in a sentence
- She served bowls of borscht with a dollop of sour cream on top.
- In summer, many families prefer their borscht chilled.
- His grandmother made a green borscht from sorrel in the spring.
Common Russian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "borscht" in Russian?
"borscht" in Russian is борщ. borscht means: A soup made from beetroot, giving it a deep red color, typically served with sour cream and eaten hot or cold.
How do you pronounce борщ?
"borscht" in Russian is борщ, pronounced "borshch".
How do you use "borscht" in a sentence?
Example: "She served bowls of borscht with a dollop of sour cream on top." In Russian, "borscht" is борщ.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
