How do you say "blueberry" in Russian?

Черника

Chernika

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "blueberry" is Черника (Chernika).

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Pronunciation

Sound it out as Chernika, breaking it into three beats, and lean into "ka", the last syllable, since that's where the stress naturally falls when Russians say it.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Он добавил горсть черники в миску.

On dobavil gorst' cherniki v misku.

He added a handful of blueberries to the bowl.

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How to remember Черника

Attach "Chernika" to a quick mental snapshot of a blueberry, and the sound will surface faster the next time you need it.

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Questions about Черника

How do you pronounce Черника?

Sound it out as Chernika, breaking it into three beats, and lean into "ka", the last syllable, since that's where the stress naturally falls when Russians say it.

Is Черника formal or casual?

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

How is Черника used in Russian?

Черника is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Он добавил горсть черники в миску. (He added a handful of blueberries to the bowl.).

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