Башка
Pronunciation
bahsh-KAH
Translation
bashka — head, noggin
Context & Examples
Он ударился башкой об дверь.
He hit his head on the door.
У него светлая башка, он быстро всё понимает.
He has a bright noggin, he understands everything quickly.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
This is a very informal, slightly rough word for 'head', often used in casual speech among friends or in humorous contexts. It can imply a physical head or, metaphorically, one's mind or intelligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Башка" mean in Russian?
"Башка" translates to "bashka — head, noggin" in English. It is pronounced as "bahsh-KAH".
How do you pronounce "Башка"?
The pronunciation of "Башка" is: bahsh-KAH
How to use "Башка" in a sentence?
Example: "Он ударился башкой об дверь." which translates to "He hit his head on the door.". Another example: "У него светлая башка, он быстро всё понимает." — "He has a bright noggin, he understands everything quickly.".
What is the cultural significance of "Башка" in Russia?
This is a very informal, slightly rough word for 'head', often used in casual speech among friends or in humorous contexts. It can imply a physical head or, metaphorically, one's mind or intelligence.