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How do you say "eight" in Russian?
восемь
vosemʹ
In Russian, "eight" is восемь.
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Pronunciation
Say 'vuh-SEM' or 'VO-sem' with stress on the first syllable (most common) or second (archaic). The 'v' is soft, and 'sem' is quick.
Writing and usage
Восемь has six letters and is masculine. The soft sign (ь) marks softness. The root contains 'vos' (eight). An ancient word.
Example sentence
Восемь часов на часах.
It is eight o'clock.
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How to remember восемь
Восемь starts soft with 'v' followed by 'o'. The 'sem' ending has the soft sign. Eight is considered lucky in many cultures.
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Questions about восемь
How do you say "eight" in Russian?
In Russian, "eight" is восемь. It is a noun.
How is восемь written in Russian?
Восемь has six letters and is masculine. The soft sign (ь) marks softness. The root contains 'vos' (eight). An ancient word.
How is восемь used in a sentence?
Use восемь as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Восемь часов на часах. (It is eight o'clock.).
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