How do you say "blizzard" in Russian?

Метель

Metel'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "blizzard" is Метель (Metel').

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Pronunciation

Try saying "Metel'", with the accent sitting mid-word, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Метель покрыла город снегом.

Metel' pokryla gorod snegom.

A blizzard covered the town in snow.

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How to remember Метель

Picture a handshake sealing a deal to lock in "Metel'" — the sound mirrors the clipped rhythm of the word.

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Questions about Метель

How do you pronounce Метель?

Try saying "Metel'", with the accent sitting mid-word, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Is Метель formal or casual?

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

How is Метель used in Russian?

Метель is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Метель покрыла город снегом. (A blizzard covered the town in snow.).

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