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How do you say "above" in Russian?
выше
vyše
In Russian, "above" is выше.
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Pronunciation
Say 'VY-sheh' with stress on the first syllable, like 'vy' then 'shuh' but softer.
Writing and usage
This 4-letter word uses 'ы', a distinctly Russian vowel with no English equivalent, plus 'ш' (sh sound).
Example sentence
Картина висит выше полки.
The painting hangs above the shelf.
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How to remember выше
Vyse sounds like 'wise' if you squint. Things above are higher and wiser in position.
Related words
- backwards назад nazad
- below ниже niže
- east восток vostok
- forwards вперед vpered
- left влево vlevo
- north север sever
- north-west северо-запад severo-zapad
- south-west юго-запад jugo-zapad
- west запад zapad
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Questions about выше
How do you say "above" in Russian?
In Russian, "above" is выше. It is a noun.
How is выше written in Russian?
This 4-letter word uses 'ы', a distinctly Russian vowel with no English equivalent, plus 'ш' (sh sound).
How is выше used in a sentence?
Use выше as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Картина висит выше полки. (The painting hangs above the shelf.).
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