How do you say "apron" in Russian?

Фартук

Fartuk

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "apron" is Фартук (Fartuk).

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Pronunciation

Say it roughly as "Fartuk", with the stress on the last syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Повар завязал фартук на его талии.

Povar zavjazal fartuk na ego talii.

The chef tied an apron around his waist.

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How to remember Фартук

Link "Fartuk" to a cashier ringing up a receipt in your head — how the word almost sounds like an English cousin makes the connection easy.

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Questions about Фартук

How do you pronounce Фартук?

Say it roughly as "Fartuk", with the stress on the last syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Is Фартук formal or casual?

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

How is Фартук used in Russian?

Фартук is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Повар завязал фартук на его талии. (The chef tied an apron around his waist.).

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