How do you say "cargo" in Russian?

Груз

Gruz

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cargo" is Груз (Gruz).

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Pronunciation

It sounds close to "Gruz" when spoken, keeping the stress near the front, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Корабль перевозил тяжёлый груз.

Korabl' perevozil tjazhelyj gruz.

The ship carried a heavy cargo.

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How to remember Груз

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Questions about Груз

How do you pronounce Груз?

It sounds close to "Gruz" when spoken, keeping the stress near the front, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Is Груз formal or casual?

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

How is Груз used in Russian?

Груз is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Корабль перевозил тяжёлый груз. (The ship carried a heavy cargo.).

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