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How do you say "copper" in Russian?
медь
medʹ
In Russian, "copper" is медь.
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Pronunciation
MEDT' with stress on this single syllable. The е is short, и is 'i', and soft ь gently closes the word.
Writing and usage
Медь has four letters with the soft sign ь at the end. The м is 'm', е is 'e', and д is 'd'.
Example sentence
Медь - цветной металл.
Copper is a non-ferrous metal.
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How to remember медь
Медь sounds like 'med'. Copper has a medical use in traditional remedies and is valued for its healing properties.
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Questions about медь
How do you say "copper" in Russian?
In Russian, "copper" is медь. It is a noun.
How is медь written in Russian?
Медь has four letters with the soft sign ь at the end. The м is 'm', е is 'e', and д is 'd'.
How is медь used in a sentence?
Use медь as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Медь - цветной металл. (Copper is a non-ferrous metal.).
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