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How do you say "builder" in Russian?
строитель
stroitelʹ
In Russian, "builder" is строитель.
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Pronunciation
Say 'strah-ee-TELJ' with stress on the third syllable, ending softly with a Russian 'telj' sound.
Writing and usage
This 9-letter word contains the verb 'stroit' (to build) plus the agent suffix 'telj'. The 'ь' marks a soft final consonant.
Example sentence
Строитель работает на стройке.
The builder works at the construction site.
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How to remember строитель
Stroit means 'to build', and stroitelj is the person who builds. The telj suffix appears in many Russian profession words.
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Questions about строитель
How do you say "builder" in Russian?
In Russian, "builder" is строитель. It is a noun.
How is строитель written in Russian?
This 9-letter word contains the verb 'stroit' (to build) plus the agent suffix 'telj'. The 'ь' marks a soft final consonant.
How is строитель used in a sentence?
Use строитель as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Строитель работает на стройке. (The builder works at the construction site.).
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