How do you say "broth" in Russian?

бульон

bul'on

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "broth" is бульон (bul'on).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "bul'on", with the weight of the word falling early, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Суп начинался с простого бульона.

Sup nachinalsja s prostogo bul'ona.

The soup started with a simple broth.

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How to remember бульон

Let a shopping cart rolling down an aisle be your anchor for "bul'on", since how the word tumbles out quickly nudges the two together.

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Questions about бульон

How do you pronounce бульон?

Try saying "bul'on", with the weight of the word falling early, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is бульон formal or casual?

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

How is бульон used in Russian?

бульон is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Суп начинался с простого бульона. (The soup started with a simple broth.).

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