oil in Russian

oil in Russian is ма́сло, масло, нефть — oil means a thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.

oil in Russian

ма́сло

noun

Pronounced: maslo

Liquid fat.

масло

noun

Pronounced: maslo

Liquid fat.

нефть

noun

Pronounced: neft

Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.

петро́леум

noun

Pronounced: petroleum

Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.

масло

noun

Pronounced: maslo

Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.

расти́тельное ма́сло

noun

Pronounced: rastitelnoye maslo

сма́зать

verb

Pronounced: smazat

(transitive) To lubricate with oil.

сма́зывать

verb

Pronounced: smazyvat

(transitive) To lubricate with oil.

What does "oil" mean?

noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
"She fried the vegetables in olive oil."
verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.
"He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

oil in a sentence

She fried the vegetables in olive oil.
The price of oil rose sharply after the announcement.
He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate.

Similar words in Russian

crude oil grease vegetable oil

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "oil" in Russian?

"oil" in Russian is ма́сло, масло, нефть. oil means: A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.

How do you pronounce ма́сло?

"oil" in Russian is ма́сло, pronounced "maslo".

How do you use "oil" in a sentence?

Example: "She fried the vegetables in olive oil." In Russian, "oil" is ма́сло, масло, нефть.

Are there other ways to say "oil" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "oil": ма́сло, масло, нефть, петро́леум, расти́тельное ма́сло, сма́зать.

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