Будка
Pronunciation
BOOD-kah
Translation
budka — booth, kennel, sentry box
Context & Examples
Собака спит в своей будке.
The dog is sleeping in its kennel.
Он купил газету в будке у метро.
He bought a newspaper at the booth near the metro.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russia, 'будка' is commonly associated with small, often temporary structures, like a street vendor's booth or a police sentry box. The most iconic image is the 'телефонная будка' (telephone booth), though these are now rare. It's also the standard word for a doghouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Будка" mean in Russian?
"Будка" translates to "budka — booth, kennel, sentry box" in English. It is pronounced as "BOOD-kah".
How do you pronounce "Будка"?
The pronunciation of "Будка" is: BOOD-kah
How to use "Будка" in a sentence?
Example: "Собака спит в своей будке." which translates to "The dog is sleeping in its kennel.". Another example: "Он купил газету в будке у метро." — "He bought a newspaper at the booth near the metro.".
What is the cultural significance of "Будка" in Russia?
In Russia, 'будка' is commonly associated with small, often temporary structures, like a street vendor's booth or a police sentry box. The most iconic image is the 'телефонная будка' (telephone booth), though these are now rare. It's also the standard word for a doghouse.