How do you say "drizzle" in Russian?

морось

moros'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "drizzle" is морось (moros').

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "moros'", with a stronger push on the second syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Всё утро шёл лёгкий морось.

Vse utro shel legkij moros'.

A light drizzle fell all morning.

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How to remember морось

Picture someone counting coins on a table to lock in "moros'" — the sound mirrors the clipped rhythm of the word.

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Questions about морось

How do you pronounce морось?

Pronounce this as "moros'", with a stronger push on the second syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Is морось formal or casual?

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

How is морось used in Russian?

морось is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Всё утро шёл лёгкий морось. (A light drizzle fell all morning.).

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