How do you say "couple" in Russian?

Пара

Para

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "couple" is Пара (Para).

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Pronunciation

The word rolls off as "Para", with a stronger push on the second syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Счастливая пара танцевала всю ночь.

Schastlivaja para tantsevala vsju noch'.

The happy couple danced all night.

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How to remember Пара

Whenever "Para" comes up, picture a piggy bank being shaken; the hiss near the end of the word keeps them linked.

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Questions about Пара

How do you pronounce Пара?

The word rolls off as "Para", with a stronger push on the second syllable, though native speakers say it faster and softer than it looks written out.

Is Пара formal or casual?

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

How is Пара used in Russian?

Пара is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Счастливая пара танцевала всю ночь. (The happy couple danced all night.).

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