How do you say "cheek" in Russian?

щёка

scheka

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cheek" is щёка (scheka).

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Pronunciation

Practice scheka by tapping out its two syllables on the table, giving the first tap, "sche", a firmer sound than the others.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

У малыша были румяные щеки.

U malysha byli rumjanye scheki.

The baby had rosy cheeks.

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How to remember щёка

Link the sound of "scheka" to a cheek in your mind, like a private joke only you and this word share.

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Questions about щёка

How do you pronounce щёка?

Practice scheka by tapping out its two syllables on the table, giving the first tap, "sche", a firmer sound than the others.

Is щёка formal or casual?

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

How is щёка used in Russian?

щёка is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: У малыша были румяные щеки. (The baby had rosy cheeks.).

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