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How do you say "counter" in Russian?
прилавок
prilavok
In Russian, "counter" is прилавок.
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Pronunciation
Say 'pree-LAH-vak' with stress on the middle syllable, pronounced like 'pree' 'lah' 'vak'.
Writing and usage
This 8-letter word uses 'п', 'р', 'и', 'л', 'а', 'в', 'о', 'к'. The 'к' at the end marks it as a masculine noun.
Example sentence
На прилавке лежат яблоки.
Apples are lying on the counter.
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How to remember прилавок
Prilavok comes from 'lavka' (booth). It is the place where goods are laid out for customers.
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Questions about прилавок
How do you say "counter" in Russian?
In Russian, "counter" is прилавок. It is a noun.
How is прилавок written in Russian?
This 8-letter word uses 'п', 'р', 'и', 'л', 'а', 'в', 'о', 'к'. The 'к' at the end marks it as a masculine noun.
How is прилавок used in a sentence?
Use прилавок as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: На прилавке лежат яблоки. (Apples are lying on the counter.).
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