How do you say "cylinder" in Russian?

Цилиндр

Tsilindr

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cylinder" is Цилиндр (Tsilindr).

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Pronunciation

You'd say "Tsilindr" out loud, with the accent sitting mid-word, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Банка имеет форму цилиндра.

Banka imeet formu tsilindra.

The can is shaped like a cylinder.

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How to remember Цилиндр

Link "Tsilindr" to a calculator on a cluttered desk in your head — the hiss near the end of the word makes the connection easy.

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Questions about Цилиндр

How do you pronounce Цилиндр?

You'd say "Tsilindr" out loud, with the accent sitting mid-word, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Is Цилиндр formal or casual?

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

How is Цилиндр used in Russian?

Цилиндр is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Банка имеет форму цилиндра. (The can is shaped like a cylinder.).

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