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    How to say "i'm vegetarian" in Russian

    Я вегетарианец
    Ya vegetarianets
    /ja vʲɪɡʲɪtərʲɪˈanʲɪts/

    When to use it

    Masculine. Feminine: 'вегетарианка'. Vegan: 'веган/веганка'.

    Variations

    Я веган
    Ya vegan
    I'm vegan

    Examples

    Я вегетарианец, есть что-нибудь без мяса?
    Ya vegetarianets, est' chto-nibud' bez myasa?
    I'm vegetarian, anything without meat?

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you say "i'm vegetarian" in Russian?

    "i'm vegetarian" in Russian is Я вегетарианец, pronounced Ya vegetarianets.

    How do you pronounce Я вегетарианец?

    Ya vegetarianets — IPA /ja vʲɪɡʲɪtərʲɪˈanʲɪts/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Я вегетарианец formal or informal?

    Masculine. Feminine: 'вегетарианка'. Vegan: 'веган/веганка'.

    Are there other ways to say "i'm vegetarian" in Russian?

    Yes: Я веган (Ya vegan) — I'm vegan.

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