bliny

Thân thiện

A family enjoys bliny with sour cream and jam for breakfast.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of Russian pancake: A small, thin pancake traditionally made from a batter containing buckwheat flour and yeast. Bliny are a staple of Russian cuisine and are often served with savory accompaniments.

Examples of Usage

• We had bliny with smoked salmon and dill for brunch.
• The restaurant specializes in traditional Russian bliny.
• She learned to make perfect bliny from her grandmother.

Advanced Usage

• "To be as flat as a blin": An idiomatic expression in Russian (translated to English) meaning to be very flat or deflated. This usage is rare in English but may appear in translated literature.
  • After the tire blew out, it was as flat as a blin.

Variants and Related Words

• Blin (noun): The singular form of "bliny." "Blin" refers to one such pancake, while "bliny" is the plural.
  • Would you like another blin?
• Blini (noun): An alternative plural spelling commonly used in English.
• Blinchiki (noun): A related term for bliny that are rolled or folded with a filling.

Synonyms

• Pancake: A general term for a thin, flat cake fried in a pan. (Note: "Pancake" is a broader term, while "bliny" specifies the Russian style made with buckwheat and yeast.)
• Crêpe: A very thin type of pancake of French origin. (Note: Crêpes are typically made without yeast or buckwheat.)

Related Phrases

• To serve bliny with caviar and sour cream: Describes the classic and traditional way of serving this dish.
  • For the authentic experience, serve the bliny with caviar and sour cream.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast; usually served with caviar and sour cream

Từ đồng nghĩa

• blini