Blini Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbliːni

BLEE-nee

UK

blˈɪni

bli-NIH

Definition

A blini is a thin, round Russian pancake, typically served with toppings like sour cream, caviar, or smoked fish.

Usage & Nuances

'Blini' (singular and plural in English) refers specifically to a traditional Eastern European food, often associated with Russian cuisine and festive occasions. Pronounced 'blee-nee.' In English, 'blini' are typically smaller than American pancakes and are used as appetizers or snacks.

• Spanish: blini (panqueque ruso) - panqueque ruso
• Portuguese (BR): blini (panqueca russa) - panqueca russa
• Portuguese (PT): blini (panqueca russa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 布林饼 (俄罗斯薄煎饼)
• Chinese (Traditional): 布林餅 (俄羅斯薄煎餅)
• Hindi: ब्लिनी (रूसी पैनकेक)
• Arabic: بليني (فطيرة روسية)
• Bengali: ব্লিনি (রাশিয়ান প্যানকেক)
• Russian: блины
• Japanese: ブリニ (ロシアのパンケーキ)
• Vietnamese: blini (bánh kếp Nga)
• Korean: 블리니 (러시아 팬케이크)
• Turkish: blini (Rus krebi)
• Urdu: بلینی (روسی پان کیک)
• Indonesian: blini (pancake Rusia)

Example Sentences

We tried blini with sour cream at the Russian restaurant.

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A blini is smaller than a pancake.

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Maria made blini for breakfast.

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Have you ever eaten homemade blini with caviar?

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During the festival, everyone enjoyed sweet and savory blini.

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Whenever my grandmother visits, she makes her special blini recipe for us.

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