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How do you say "elephant" in Russian?
слон
slon
In Russian, "elephant" is слон.
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Pronunciation
Say 'slon' in one syllable with stress on the one part. The 'slon' sounds like 'slohn' in English.
Writing and usage
Слон has only four letters. It's masculine and very short. One of the simplest animal words in Russian, with an ancient Slavic root.
Example sentence
Слон имеет длинный хобот.
The elephant has a long trunk.
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How to remember слон
Слон is short and basic, just like the word 'elephant' is straightforward in English. The 'slon' sound is crisp and clear.
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Questions about слон
How do you say "elephant" in Russian?
In Russian, "elephant" is слон. It is a noun.
How is слон written in Russian?
Слон has only four letters. It's masculine and very short. One of the simplest animal words in Russian, with an ancient Slavic root.
How is слон used in a sentence?
Use слон as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Слон имеет длинный хобот. (The elephant has a long trunk.).
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