How do you say "comet" in Russian?

Комета

Kometa

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "comet" is Комета (Kometa).

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Pronunciation

Read it aloud as "Kometa", with a stronger push on the second syllable, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Яркая комета пронеслась по небу.

Jarkaja kometa proneslas' po nebu.

A bright comet streaked across the sky.

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How to remember Комета

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Questions about Комета

How do you pronounce Комета?

Read it aloud as "Kometa", with a stronger push on the second syllable, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is Комета formal or casual?

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

How is Комета used in Russian?

Комета is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Яркая комета пронеслась по небу. (A bright comet streaked across the sky.).

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