How do you say "checkpoint" in Russian?

КПП

KPP

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "checkpoint" is КПП (KPP).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "KPP", keeping the stress near the front, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Охрана стояла на контрольно-пропускном пункте.

Ohrana stojala na kontrol'no-propusknom punkte.

Guards stood at the checkpoint.

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How to remember КПП

Imagine a budget spreadsheet open on a screen the moment you hear "KPP" — the clipped rhythm of the word ties them together.

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Questions about КПП

How do you pronounce КПП?

Try saying "KPP", keeping the stress near the front, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Is КПП formal or casual?

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

How is КПП used in Russian?

КПП is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Охрана стояла на контрольно-пропускном пункте. (Guards stood at the checkpoint.).

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