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How do you say "dam" in Russian?
плотина
plotina
In Russian, "dam" is плотина.
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Pronunciation
Say 'plah-TEE-nah' with stress on the second syllable, pronounced like 'plah' 'ti' 'nuh'.
Writing and usage
This 7-letter word uses 'п', 'л', 'о', 'т', 'и', 'н', 'а'. The 'а' at the end marks a feminine noun.
Example sentence
Плотина удерживает воду реки.
The dam holds back the river water.
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How to remember плотина
Plotina comes from 'plot' (density). A dam is a dense barrier that holds back water.
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Questions about плотина
How do you say "dam" in Russian?
In Russian, "dam" is плотина. It is a noun.
How is плотина written in Russian?
This 7-letter word uses 'п', 'л', 'о', 'т', 'и', 'н', 'а'. The 'а' at the end marks a feminine noun.
How is плотина used in a sentence?
Use плотина as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Плотина удерживает воду реки. (The dam holds back the river water.).
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