How do you say "achievement" in Russian?

Достижения

Dostizhenija

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "achievement" is Достижения (Dostizhenija).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "Dostizhenija", leaning heavier on the first part, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Writing and usage

Достижения is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Финишировать марафон было гордым достижением.

Finishirovat' marafon bylo gordym dostizheniem.

Finishing the marathon was a proud achievement.

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How to remember Достижения

Imagine someone counting coins on a table the moment you hear "Dostizhenija" — how the syllables bunch up at the start ties them together.

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Questions about Достижения

How do you pronounce Достижения?

Pronounce this as "Dostizhenija", leaning heavier on the first part, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Is Достижения formal or casual?

Достижения is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Достижения used in Russian?

Достижения is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Финишировать марафон было гордым достижением. (Finishing the marathon was a proud achievement.).

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