How do you say "cough" in Russian?

кашель

kashel'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cough" is кашель (kashel').

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Pronunciation

Work through kashel' one syllable at a time — two in total — and punch up "hel" a touch, because the last syllable is the stressed one.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Сухой кашель не дал ей уснуть.

Suhoj kashel' ne dal ej usnut'.

A dry cough kept her awake.

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How to remember кашель

Think of "kashel'" as a pet name for a cough; say the pet name a few times and the real word follows naturally.

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Questions about кашель

How do you pronounce кашель?

Work through kashel' one syllable at a time — two in total — and punch up "hel" a touch, because the last syllable is the stressed one.

Is кашель formal or casual?

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

How is кашель used in Russian?

кашель is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Сухой кашель не дал ей уснуть. (A dry cough kept her awake.).

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