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How do you say "bear" in Russian?
медведь
medvedʹ
In Russian, "bear" is медведь.
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Pronunciation
Say 'med-VED' with stress on the second syllable and a soft ending. The 'ya' sound before 'ved' is actually 'ye' (soft e).
Writing and usage
Медведь has seven letters and a soft sign (ь) at the end, marking softness. The 'мед' part means 'honey', reflecting old beliefs about bears.
Example sentence
Медведь живет в тайге.
The bear lives in the taiga.
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How to remember медведь
Медведь comes from an old phrase meaning 'honey eater'. The soft ending makes it sound gentle despite the animal's size.
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Questions about медведь
How do you say "bear" in Russian?
In Russian, "bear" is медведь. It is a noun.
How is медведь written in Russian?
Медведь has seven letters and a soft sign (ь) at the end, marking softness. The 'мед' part means 'honey', reflecting old beliefs about bears.
How is медведь used in a sentence?
Use медведь as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Медведь живет в тайге. (The bear lives in the taiga.).
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