How do you say "computer" in Russian?

Компьютер

Komp'juter

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "computer" is Компьютер (Komp'juter).

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Pronunciation

Work through Komp'juter one syllable at a time — three in total — and punch up "ter" a touch, because the last syllable is the stressed one.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она печатала отчёт на компьютере.

Ona pechatala otchet na komp'jutere.

She typed the report on her computer.

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How to remember Компьютер

Loop "Komp'juter" together with a flash image of a computer a couple of times, and the two will glue together in memory.

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Questions about Компьютер

How do you pronounce Компьютер?

Work through Komp'juter one syllable at a time — three in total — and punch up "ter" a touch, because the last syllable is the stressed one.

Is Компьютер formal or casual?

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

How is Компьютер used in Russian?

Компьютер is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она печатала отчёт на компьютере. (She typed the report on her computer.).

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