How do you say "cycling" in Russian?

Велоспорт

Velosport

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cycling" is Велоспорт (Velosport).

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Pronunciation

You'd say "Velosport" out loud, with a stronger push on the second syllable, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Поездка на работу на велосипеде поддерживает его в форме.

Poezdka na rabotu na velosipede podderzhivaet ego v forme.

Cycling to work keeps him fit.

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How to remember Велоспорт

Connect "Velosport" with a card being swiped at a register: the hiss near the end of the word gives your memory a shortcut.

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Questions about Велоспорт

How do you pronounce Велоспорт?

You'd say "Velosport" out loud, with a stronger push on the second syllable, though the actual Russian sound is a touch softer than the English letters suggest.

Is Велоспорт formal or casual?

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

How is Велоспорт used in Russian?

Велоспорт is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Поездка на работу на велосипеде поддерживает его в форме. (Cycling to work keeps him fit.).

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