noun

dacha

DACH-uh

Dacha (noun) means a Russian country house or cottage, often used as a holiday retreat. Example: “The family spent every summer at their dacha outside Moscow.”

noun

A Russian country house or cottage, often used as a holiday retreat.

"The family spent every summer at their dacha outside Moscow."

"Many Russians grow their own vegetables at the family dacha."

How to use dacha

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Russian-style country cottage or summer house, usually with a garden.

Word forms

dachas plural, dachi plural

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Etymology

From Russian dacha, originally meaning a gift or plot of land granted by a prince — from the verb "to give."

Origin: Russian

Rhymes for dacha

Macha Sacha chacha cucaracha

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dacha” mean?

The word “dacha” means a Russian country house or cottage, often used as a holiday retreat. In plain terms, a Russian-style country cottage or summer house, usually with a garden.

How do you pronounce “dacha”?

“Dacha” is pronounced DACH-uh (/ˈdɑ.t͡ʃə/ in IPA).

How do you use “dacha” in a sentence?

Here is “dacha” used in a sentence: “The family spent every summer at their dacha outside Moscow.”

What part of speech is “dacha”?

“Dacha” is a noun.

Where does the word “dacha” come from?

The word “dacha” comes from Russian. From Russian dacha, originally meaning a gift or plot of land granted by a prince — from the verb "to give.".

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