How do you say "downtown" in Russian?

Центр города

Tsentr goroda

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "downtown" is Центр города (Tsentr goroda).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "Tsentr goroda", leaning heavier on the first part, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Она работает в центре города рядом с рекой.

Ona rabotaet v tsentre goroda rjadom s rekoj.

She works downtown near the river.

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Questions about Центр города

How do you pronounce Центр города?

Try saying "Tsentr goroda", leaning heavier on the first part, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is Центр города formal or casual?

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

How is Центр города used in Russian?

Центр города is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Она работает в центре города рядом с рекой. (She works downtown near the river.).

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