How do you say "border" in Russian?

Граница

Granitsa

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "border" is Граница (Granitsa).

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Pronunciation

It's spoken something like "Granitsa", with the stress falling on the first syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Они пересекли границу на поезде.

Oni peresekli granitsu na poezde.

They crossed the border by train.

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How to remember Граница

Link "Granitsa" to a cashier ringing up a receipt in your head — how the syllables bunch up at the start makes the connection easy.

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Questions about Граница

How do you pronounce Граница?

It's spoken something like "Granitsa", with the stress falling on the first syllable, which is easier once you say the syllables separately first.

Is Граница formal or casual?

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

How is Граница used in Russian?

Граница is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Они пересекли границу на поезде. (They crossed the border by train.).

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