How do you say "elbow" in Russian?

локоть

lokot'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "elbow" is локоть (lokot').

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Pronunciation

Try reading lokot' slowly first, in two pieces, then speed up while keeping "lo" louder than its neighbours, since the first syllable takes the stress here.

Writing and usage

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

Example sentence

Я ударился локтем о дверь.

Ja udarilsja loktem o dver'.

I banged my elbow on the door.

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How to remember локоть

Say "lokot'" while picturing an elbow standing right in front of you; the stranger the image, the more firmly it sticks.

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Questions about локоть

How do you pronounce локоть?

Try reading lokot' slowly first, in two pieces, then speed up while keeping "lo" louder than its neighbours, since the first syllable takes the stress here.

Is локоть formal or casual?

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

How is локоть used in Russian?

локоть is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Я ударился локтем о дверь. (I banged my elbow on the door.).

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