How do you say "cuisine" in Russian?

Кухня

Kuhnja

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cuisine" is Кухня (Kuhnja).

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Pronunciation

You'd say "Kuhnja" out loud, with the final syllable trailing off softly, and slowing down on the middle sound makes the whole word click.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Мне нравится острая кухня региона.

Mne nravitsja ostraja kuhnja regiona.

I love the spicy cuisine of the region.

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How to remember Кухня

Think of a handshake sealing a deal; the "Kuhnja" sound echoes the soft trailing end of the word, so the two stick together.

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Questions about Кухня

How do you pronounce Кухня?

You'd say "Kuhnja" out loud, with the final syllable trailing off softly, and slowing down on the middle sound makes the whole word click.

Is Кухня formal or casual?

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

How is Кухня used in Russian?

Кухня is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Мне нравится острая кухня региона. (I love the spicy cuisine of the region.).

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