How do you say "black pepper" in Russian?

In Russian, "black pepper" is чёрный перец (čërnyj perec). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

чёрный перец (romanisation: čërnyj perec) is written using the Cyrillic alphabet.

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Questions about чёрный перец

How do you pronounce чёрный перец?

чёрный перец is romanised as čërnyj perec in Russian. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is чёрный перец written in Russian?

чёрный перец is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. The romanisation is čërnyj perec. Learning to read the Cyrillic alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is чёрный перец formal or casual?

чёрный перец is a common noun used in everyday Russian speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Russian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.