ботик

Russian

Etymology

From бот (bot) +‎ -ик (-ik).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈbotʲɪk]

Noun

бо́тик • (bótikm inan (genitive бо́тика, nominative plural бо́тики, genitive plural бо́тиков, relational adjective бо́тный)

  1. (nautical) diminutive of бот (bot); small or miniaturised single-masted sailing vessel

Usage notes

Almost exclusively used to refer to Peter the Great's miniature warship St. Nicholas.

Declension