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How do you say "cat" in Russian?
кот
kot
In Russian, "cat" is кот.
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Pronunciation
Say 'kot' with stress on the one syllable. The 'o' is short, and the final 't' is hard and definite.
Writing and usage
Кот has only three letters. It's masculine. One of the most basic and ancient animal words in Russian, simple and direct.
Example sentence
Кот спит на диване.
The cat sleeps on the sofa.
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How to remember кот
Кот is the shortest animal word here. Three letters, one syllable. It's so common and old that it's been reduced to the simplest form.
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Questions about кот
How do you say "cat" in Russian?
In Russian, "cat" is кот. It is a noun.
How is кот written in Russian?
Кот has only three letters. It's masculine. One of the most basic and ancient animal words in Russian, simple and direct.
How is кот used in a sentence?
Use кот as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Кот спит на диване. (The cat sleeps on the sofa.).
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