In this post, learn essential Russian verbs that describe everyday actions in the kitchen:
1. наливать масло в сковороду — to pour oil into a frying pan
👉 Я наливаю немного масла в сковороду.
(I’m pouring a little oil into the frying pan.)
2. солить и перчить яйцо — to salt and pepper an egg
👉 Он посолил и поперчил яйцо перед жаркой.
(He salted and peppered the egg before frying it.)
3. намазывать масло на хлеб — to spread butter on bread
👉 Утром я люблю намазывать масло на тёплый хлеб.
(In the morning I like to spread butter on warm bread.)
4. раскатывать тесто скалкой — to roll out dough with a rolling pin
👉 Мама раскатывает тесто скалкой.
(Mum is rolling out the dough with a rolling pin.)
5. натирать сыр на мелкой тёрке — to grate cheese with a fine grater
👉 Натри немного сыра на мелкой тёрке для пиццы.
(Grate some cheese with a fine grater for the pizza.)
These verbs are part of everyday conversation in Russian kitchens — and you’ll also find them frequently in recipes. Perfect for learners who want to sound more natural.
More to come… Stay tuned for future posts on Russian verbs used in the kitchen.
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