How do you say "cactus" in Russian?

кактус

kaktus

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cactus" is кактус (kaktus).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "kaktus", with the stress falling on the first syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Кактус рос в сухой пустыне.

Kaktus ros v suhoj pustyne.

The cactus grew in the dry desert.

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How to remember кактус

Imagine a discount sign taped to a window the moment you hear "kaktus" — the way the stress punches through ties them together.

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Questions about кактус

How do you pronounce кактус?

Pronounce this as "kaktus", with the stress falling on the first syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Is кактус formal or casual?

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

How is кактус used in Russian?

кактус is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Кактус рос в сухой пустыне. (The cactus grew in the dry desert.).

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