Горшок
Pronunciation
gahr-SHOK
Translation
gorshok — pot (cooking pot, flower pot, chamber pot)
Context & Examples
Поставь горшок на плиту.
Put the pot on the stove.
С ним горшок каши не сваришь.
With him, you can't even cook a pot of porridge (i.e., you can't get anything done together).
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
In Russian culture, 'горшок' often refers to traditional clay pots used for slow-cooking stews or porridge in the oven. The phrase 'горшок каши не сваришь' is a common idiom for describing someone impossibly difficult to cooperate with.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Горшок" mean in Russian?
"Горшок" translates to "gorshok — pot (cooking pot, flower pot, chamber pot)" in English. It is pronounced as "gahr-SHOK".
How do you pronounce "Горшок"?
The pronunciation of "Горшок" is: gahr-SHOK
How to use "Горшок" in a sentence?
Example: "Поставь горшок на плиту." which translates to "Put the pot on the stove.". Another example: "С ним горшок каши не сваришь." — "With him, you can't even cook a pot of porridge (i.e., you can't get anything done together).".
What is the cultural significance of "Горшок" in Russia?
In Russian culture, 'горшок' often refers to traditional clay pots used for slow-cooking stews or porridge in the oven. The phrase 'горшок каши не сваришь' is a common idiom for describing someone impossibly difficult to cooperate with.