How do you say "bull" in Russian?

In Russian, "bull" is бык (byk). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

бык (romanisation: byk) is written using the Cyrillic alphabet.

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Questions about бык

How do you pronounce бык?

бык is romanised as byk in Russian. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is бык written in Russian?

бык is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. The romanisation is byk. Learning to read the Cyrillic alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is бык formal or casual?

бык is a common noun used in everyday Russian speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Russian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.